Finding the Third Proportional to 875,956 and 1,888,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,956 and 1,888,640 is: 4,072,077.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,956 : 1,888,640 = 1,888,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,956/1,888,640 = 1,888,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,956x = 1,888,640 × 1,888,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,956x = 3,566,961,049,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,566,961,049,600/875,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,072,077.88
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