Finding the Third Proportional to 875,958 and 1,891,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 875,958 and 1,891,740 is: 4,085,447.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
875,958 : 1,891,740 = 1,891,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
875,958/1,891,740 = 1,891,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
875,958x = 1,891,740 × 1,891,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
875,958x = 3,578,680,227,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,578,680,227,600/875,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,085,447.28
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