Finding the Third Proportional to 891,242 and 1,855,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,242 and 1,855,920 is: 3,864,762.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,242 : 1,855,920 = 1,855,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,242/1,855,920 = 1,855,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,242x = 1,855,920 × 1,855,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,242x = 3,444,439,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,444,439,046,400/891,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,864,762.93
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