Finding the Third Proportional to 882,642 and 1,905,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,642 and 1,905,220 is: 4,112,497.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,642 : 1,905,220 = 1,905,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,642/1,905,220 = 1,905,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,642x = 1,905,220 × 1,905,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,642x = 3,629,863,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,629,863,248,400/882,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,112,497.76
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