Finding the Third Proportional to 887,824 and 1,956,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,824 and 1,956,614 is: 4,312,046.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,824 : 1,956,614 = 1,956,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,824/1,956,614 = 1,956,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,824x = 1,956,614 × 1,956,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,824x = 3,828,338,344,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,828,338,344,996/887,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,312,046.47
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