Finding the Third Proportional to 885,624 and 1,897,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,624 and 1,897,230 is: 4,064,345.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,624 : 1,897,230 = 1,897,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,624/1,897,230 = 1,897,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,624x = 1,897,230 × 1,897,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,624x = 3,599,481,672,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,599,481,672,900/885,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,064,345.22
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