Finding the Third Proportional to 884,016 and 1,929,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,016 and 1,929,955 is: 4,213,415.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,016 : 1,929,955 = 1,929,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,016/1,929,955 = 1,929,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,016x = 1,929,955 × 1,929,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,016x = 3,724,726,302,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,724,726,302,025/884,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,213,415.03
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