Finding the Third Proportional to 882,685 and 1,889,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,685 and 1,889,786 is: 4,045,940.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,685 : 1,889,786 = 1,889,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,685/1,889,786 = 1,889,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,685x = 1,889,786 × 1,889,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,685x = 3,571,291,125,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,571,291,125,796/882,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,045,940.65
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