Finding the Third Proportional to 876,588 and 1,886,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 876,588 and 1,886,334 is: 4,059,211.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
876,588 : 1,886,334 = 1,886,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
876,588/1,886,334 = 1,886,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
876,588x = 1,886,334 × 1,886,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
876,588x = 3,558,255,959,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,558,255,959,556/876,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,059,211.35
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