Finding the Third Proportional to 871,890 and 1,881,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 871,890 and 1,881,372 is: 4,059,641.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871,890 : 1,881,372 = 1,881,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871,890/1,881,372 = 1,881,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871,890x = 1,881,372 × 1,881,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871,890x = 3,539,560,602,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,539,560,602,384/871,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,059,641.24
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