Finding the Third Proportional to 891,256 and 1,924,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,256 and 1,924,550 is: 4,155,812.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,256 : 1,924,550 = 1,924,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,256/1,924,550 = 1,924,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,256x = 1,924,550 × 1,924,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,256x = 3,703,892,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,703,892,702,500/891,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,155,812.36
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