Finding the Third Proportional to 875,952 and 1,888,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,952 and 1,888,632 is: 4,072,061.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,952 : 1,888,632 = 1,888,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,952/1,888,632 = 1,888,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,952x = 1,888,632 × 1,888,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,952x = 3,566,930,831,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,566,930,831,424/875,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,072,061.98
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