Finding the Third Proportional to 875,380 and 1,904,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,380 and 1,904,135 is: 4,141,892.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,380 : 1,904,135 = 1,904,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,380/1,904,135 = 1,904,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,380x = 1,904,135 × 1,904,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,380x = 3,625,730,098,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,625,730,098,225/875,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,141,892.78
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