Finding the Third Proportional to 887,742 and 1,941,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,742 and 1,941,149 is: 4,244,543.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,742 : 1,941,149 = 1,941,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,742/1,941,149 = 1,941,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,742x = 1,941,149 × 1,941,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,742x = 3,768,059,440,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,768,059,440,201/887,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,244,543.39
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