Finding the Third Proportional to 887,903 and 1,917,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,903 and 1,917,680 is: 4,141,777.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,903 : 1,917,680 = 1,917,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,903/1,917,680 = 1,917,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,903x = 1,917,680 × 1,917,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,903x = 3,677,496,582,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,677,496,582,400/887,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,141,777.40
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