Finding the Third Proportional to 888,944 and 1,916,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,944 and 1,916,882 is: 4,133,484.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,944 : 1,916,882 = 1,916,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,944/1,916,882 = 1,916,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,944x = 1,916,882 × 1,916,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,944x = 3,674,436,601,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,436,601,924/888,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,484.90
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