Finding the Third Proportional to 875,954 and 1,891,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,954 and 1,891,732 is: 4,085,431.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,954 : 1,891,732 = 1,891,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,954/1,891,732 = 1,891,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,954x = 1,891,732 × 1,891,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,954x = 3,578,649,959,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,578,649,959,824/875,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,085,431.38
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