Finding the Third Proportional to 887,956 and 1,925,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,956 and 1,925,599 is: 4,175,805.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,956 : 1,925,599 = 1,925,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,956/1,925,599 = 1,925,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,956x = 1,925,599 × 1,925,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,956x = 3,707,931,508,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,707,931,508,801/887,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,175,805.46
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