Finding the Third Proportional to 886,782 and 1,950,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,782 and 1,950,712 is: 4,291,107.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,782 : 1,950,712 = 1,950,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,782/1,950,712 = 1,950,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,782x = 1,950,712 × 1,950,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,782x = 3,805,277,306,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,805,277,306,944/886,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,291,107.97
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