Finding the Third Proportional to 887,236 and 1,923,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,236 and 1,923,942 is: 4,172,004.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,236 : 1,923,942 = 1,923,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,236/1,923,942 = 1,923,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,236x = 1,923,942 × 1,923,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,236x = 3,701,552,819,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,701,552,819,364/887,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,172,004.76
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