Finding the Third Proportional to 872,070 and 1,870,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 872,070 and 1,870,227 is: 4,010,858.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
872,070 : 1,870,227 = 1,870,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
872,070/1,870,227 = 1,870,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
872,070x = 1,870,227 × 1,870,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
872,070x = 3,497,749,031,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,497,749,031,529/872,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,010,858.11
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