Finding the Third Proportional to 887,828 and 1,956,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,828 and 1,956,624 is: 4,312,071.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,828 : 1,956,624 = 1,956,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,828/1,956,624 = 1,956,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,828x = 1,956,624 × 1,956,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,828x = 3,828,377,477,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,828,377,477,376/887,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,312,071.12
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