Finding the Third Proportional to 887,234 and 1,923,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,234 and 1,923,940 is: 4,172,005.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,234 : 1,923,940 = 1,923,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,234/1,923,940 = 1,923,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,234x = 1,923,940 × 1,923,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,234x = 3,701,545,123,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,701,545,123,600/887,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,172,005.50
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