Finding the Third Proportional to 884,334 and 1,894,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,334 and 1,894,849 is: 4,060,064.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,334 : 1,894,849 = 1,894,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,334/1,894,849 = 1,894,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,334x = 1,894,849 × 1,894,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,334x = 3,590,452,732,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,590,452,732,801/884,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,060,064.11
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