Finding the Third Proportional to 882,710 and 1,871,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,710 and 1,871,347 is: 3,967,259.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,710 : 1,871,347 = 1,871,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,710/1,871,347 = 1,871,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,710x = 1,871,347 × 1,871,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,710x = 3,501,939,594,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,501,939,594,409/882,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,967,259.46
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