Finding the Third Proportional to 891,227 and 1,855,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,227 and 1,855,888 is: 3,864,694.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,227 : 1,855,888 = 1,855,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,227/1,855,888 = 1,855,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,227x = 1,855,888 × 1,855,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,227x = 3,444,320,268,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,320,268,544/891,227 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,694.71
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