Finding the Third Proportional to 888,946 and 1,916,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,946 and 1,916,886 is: 4,133,492.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,946 : 1,916,886 = 1,916,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,946/1,916,886 = 1,916,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,946x = 1,916,886 × 1,916,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,946x = 3,674,451,936,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,451,936,996/888,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,492.85
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