Finding the Third Proportional to 887,052 and 2,138,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,052 and 2,138,622 is: 5,156,072.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,052 : 2,138,622 = 2,138,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,052/2,138,622 = 2,138,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,052x = 2,138,622 × 2,138,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,052x = 4,573,704,058,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,573,704,058,884/887,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,156,072.09
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