Finding the Third Proportional to 871,263 and 1,887,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 871,263 and 1,887,324 is: 4,088,308.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871,263 : 1,887,324 = 1,887,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871,263/1,887,324 = 1,887,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871,263x = 1,887,324 × 1,887,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871,263x = 3,561,991,880,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,561,991,880,976/871,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,088,308.45
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