Finding the Third Proportional to 888,918 and 1,916,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,918 and 1,916,832 is: 4,133,390.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,918 : 1,916,832 = 1,916,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,918/1,916,832 = 1,916,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,918x = 1,916,832 × 1,916,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,918x = 3,674,244,916,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,244,916,224/888,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,390.16
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