Finding the Third Proportional to 876,177 and 1,901,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 876,177 and 1,901,070 is: 4,124,813.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,177 : 1,901,070 = 1,901,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,177/1,901,070 = 1,901,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,177x = 1,901,070 × 1,901,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,177x = 3,614,067,144,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,614,067,144,900/876,177 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,124,813.99
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