Finding the Third Proportional to 891,232 and 1,855,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,232 and 1,855,900 is: 3,864,723.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,232 : 1,855,900 = 1,855,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,232/1,855,900 = 1,855,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,232x = 1,855,900 × 1,855,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,232x = 3,444,364,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,364,810,000/891,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,723.00
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