Finding the Third Proportional to 888,912 and 1,916,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,912 and 1,916,820 is: 4,133,366.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,912 : 1,916,820 = 1,916,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,912/1,916,820 = 1,916,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,912x = 1,916,820 × 1,916,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,912x = 3,674,198,912,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,198,912,400/888,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,366.31
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