Finding the Third Proportional to 891,228 and 1,855,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,228 and 1,855,890 is: 3,864,698.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,228 : 1,855,890 = 1,855,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,228/1,855,890 = 1,855,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,228x = 1,855,890 × 1,855,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,228x = 3,444,327,692,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,327,692,100/891,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,698.70
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