Finding the Third Proportional to 882,552 and 1,905,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,552 and 1,905,071 is: 4,112,273.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,552 : 1,905,071 = 1,905,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,552/1,905,071 = 1,905,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,552x = 1,905,071 × 1,905,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,552x = 3,629,295,515,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,629,295,515,041/882,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,112,273.85
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