Finding the Third Proportional to 875,292 and 2,027,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,292 and 2,027,553 is: 4,696,685.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,292 : 2,027,553 = 2,027,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,292/2,027,553 = 2,027,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,292x = 2,027,553 × 2,027,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,292x = 4,110,971,167,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,110,971,167,809/875,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,696,685.41
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