Finding the Third Proportional to 882,924 and 1,905,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,924 and 1,905,736 is: 4,113,411.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,924 : 1,905,736 = 1,905,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,924/1,905,736 = 1,905,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,924x = 1,905,736 × 1,905,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,924x = 3,631,829,701,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,631,829,701,696/882,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,113,411.46
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