Finding the Third Proportional to 875,460 and 1,881,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,460 and 1,881,692 is: 4,044,462.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,460 : 1,881,692 = 1,881,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,460/1,881,692 = 1,881,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,460x = 1,881,692 × 1,881,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,460x = 3,540,764,782,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,540,764,782,864/875,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,044,462.09
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