Finding the Third Proportional to 878,052 and 1,887,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 878,052 and 1,887,016 is: 4,055,374.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
878,052 : 1,887,016 = 1,887,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
878,052/1,887,016 = 1,887,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
878,052x = 1,887,016 × 1,887,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
878,052x = 3,560,829,384,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,560,829,384,256/878,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,055,374.15
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