Finding the Third Proportional to 876,270 and 1,892,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 876,270 and 1,892,364 is: 4,086,687.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,270 : 1,892,364 = 1,892,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,270/1,892,364 = 1,892,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,270x = 1,892,364 × 1,892,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,270x = 3,581,041,508,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,581,041,508,496/876,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,086,687.33
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