Finding the Third Proportional to 875,444 and 1,881,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,444 and 1,881,668 is: 4,044,432.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,444 : 1,881,668 = 1,881,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,444/1,881,668 = 1,881,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,444x = 1,881,668 × 1,881,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,444x = 3,540,674,462,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,540,674,462,224/875,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,044,432.84
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