Finding the Third Proportional to 887,222.25 and 1,923,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,222.25 and 1,923,921 is: 4,171,978.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,222.25 : 1,923,921 = 1,923,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,222.25/1,923,921 = 1,923,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,222.25x = 1,923,921 × 1,923,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,222.25x = 3,701,472,014,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,701,472,014,241/887,222.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,171,978.35
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