Finding the Third Proportional to 886,805 and 1,939,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,805 and 1,939,240 is: 4,240,674.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,805 : 1,939,240 = 1,939,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,805/1,939,240 = 1,939,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,805x = 1,939,240 × 1,939,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,805x = 3,760,651,777,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,760,651,777,600/886,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,240,674.98
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