Finding the Third Proportional to 875,431 and 1,881,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,431 and 1,881,641 is: 4,044,376.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,431 : 1,881,641 = 1,881,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,431/1,881,641 = 1,881,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,431x = 1,881,641 × 1,881,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,431x = 3,540,572,852,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,540,572,852,881/875,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,044,376.83
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