Finding the Third Proportional to 874,122 and 1,869,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 874,122 and 1,869,798 is: 3,999,607.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,122 : 1,869,798 = 1,869,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,122/1,869,798 = 1,869,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,122x = 1,869,798 × 1,869,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,122x = 3,496,144,560,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,496,144,560,804/874,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,999,607.10
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