Finding the Third Proportional to 891,258 and 1,924,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,258 and 1,924,554 is: 4,155,820.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,258 : 1,924,554 = 1,924,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,258/1,924,554 = 1,924,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,258x = 1,924,554 × 1,924,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,258x = 3,703,908,098,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,703,908,098,916/891,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,155,820.31
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