Finding the Third Proportional to 883,506 and 1,921,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,506 and 1,921,668 is: 4,179,720.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,506 : 1,921,668 = 1,921,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,506/1,921,668 = 1,921,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,506x = 1,921,668 × 1,921,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,506x = 3,692,807,902,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,692,807,902,224/883,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,179,720.23
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