Finding the Third Proportional to 891,220 and 1,855,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,220 and 1,855,880 is: 3,864,691.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,220 : 1,855,880 = 1,855,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,220/1,855,880 = 1,855,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,220x = 1,855,880 × 1,855,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,220x = 3,444,290,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,290,574,400/891,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,691.74
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