Finding the Third Proportional to 888,928 and 1,916,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,928 and 1,916,852 is: 4,133,429.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,928 : 1,916,852 = 1,916,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,928/1,916,852 = 1,916,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,928x = 1,916,852 × 1,916,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,928x = 3,674,321,589,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,321,589,904/888,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,429.92
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