Finding the Third Proportional to 888,976 and 1,916,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,976 and 1,916,952 is: 4,133,638.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,976 : 1,916,952 = 1,916,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,976/1,916,952 = 1,916,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,976x = 1,916,952 × 1,916,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,976x = 3,674,704,970,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,674,704,970,304/888,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,133,638.00
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