Finding the Third Proportional to 885,962 and 1,897,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,962 and 1,897,804 is: 4,065,253.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,962 : 1,897,804 = 1,897,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,962/1,897,804 = 1,897,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,962x = 1,897,804 × 1,897,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,962x = 3,601,660,022,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,601,660,022,416/885,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,065,253.39
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