Finding the Third Proportional to 888,950 and 1,916,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,950 and 1,916,894 is: 4,133,508.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,950 : 1,916,894 = 1,916,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,950/1,916,894 = 1,916,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,950x = 1,916,894 × 1,916,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,950x = 3,674,482,607,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,482,607,236/888,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,508.75
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