Finding the Third Proportional to 874,800 and 1,901,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 874,800 and 1,901,184 is: 4,131,802.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
874,800 : 1,901,184 = 1,901,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
874,800/1,901,184 = 1,901,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
874,800x = 1,901,184 × 1,901,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
874,800x = 3,614,500,601,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,614,500,601,856/874,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,131,802.24
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