Finding the Third Proportional to 891,207 and 1,855,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,207 and 1,855,854 is: 3,864,639.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,207 : 1,855,854 = 1,855,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,207/1,855,854 = 1,855,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,207x = 1,855,854 × 1,855,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,207x = 3,444,194,069,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,194,069,316/891,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,639.83
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