Finding the Third Proportional to 882,914 and 1,905,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,914 and 1,905,715 is: 4,113,367.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,914 : 1,905,715 = 1,905,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,914/1,905,715 = 1,905,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,914x = 1,905,715 × 1,905,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,914x = 3,631,749,661,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,631,749,661,225/882,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,113,367.40
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