Finding the Third Proportional to 882,916 and 1,905,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,916 and 1,905,719 is: 4,113,375.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,916 : 1,905,719 = 1,905,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,916/1,905,719 = 1,905,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,916x = 1,905,719 × 1,905,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,916x = 3,631,764,906,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,631,764,906,961/882,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,113,375.35
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