Finding the Third Proportional to 886,293 and 1,932,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,293 and 1,932,939 is: 4,215,595.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,293 : 1,932,939 = 1,932,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,293/1,932,939 = 1,932,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,293x = 1,932,939 × 1,932,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,293x = 3,736,253,177,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,736,253,177,721/886,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,215,595.95
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