Finding the Third Proportional to 875,624 and 1,900,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,624 and 1,900,707 is: 4,125,842.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,624 : 1,900,707 = 1,900,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,624/1,900,707 = 1,900,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,624x = 1,900,707 × 1,900,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,624x = 3,612,687,099,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,612,687,099,849/875,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,125,842.94
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