Finding the Third Proportional to 875,928 and 1,886,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,928 and 1,886,799 is: 4,064,272.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,928 : 1,886,799 = 1,886,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,928/1,886,799 = 1,886,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,928x = 1,886,799 × 1,886,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,928x = 3,560,010,466,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,560,010,466,401/875,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,064,272.94
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