Finding the Third Proportional to 871,992 and 1,877,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 871,992 and 1,877,556 is: 4,042,716.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
871,992 : 1,877,556 = 1,877,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
871,992/1,877,556 = 1,877,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
871,992x = 1,877,556 × 1,877,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
871,992x = 3,525,216,533,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,525,216,533,136/871,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,042,716.60
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