Finding the Third Proportional to 883,984.50 and 1,929,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,984.50 and 1,929,888 is: 4,213,272.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,984.50 : 1,929,888 = 1,929,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,984.50/1,929,888 = 1,929,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,984.50x = 1,929,888 × 1,929,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,984.50x = 3,724,467,692,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,724,467,692,544/883,984.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,213,272.62
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