Finding the Third Proportional to 886,488 and 1,959,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,488 and 1,959,600 is: 4,331,736.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,488 : 1,959,600 = 1,959,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,488/1,959,600 = 1,959,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,488x = 1,959,600 × 1,959,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,488x = 3,840,032,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,840,032,160,000/886,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,331,736.20
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