Finding the Third Proportional to 886,253 and 1,932,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,253 and 1,932,910 is: 4,215,659.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,253 : 1,932,910 = 1,932,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,253/1,932,910 = 1,932,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,253x = 1,932,910 × 1,932,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,253x = 3,736,141,068,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,736,141,068,100/886,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,215,659.71
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