Finding the Third Proportional to 891,664 and 1,928,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,664 and 1,928,763 is: 4,172,117.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,664 : 1,928,763 = 1,928,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,664/1,928,763 = 1,928,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,664x = 1,928,763 × 1,928,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,664x = 3,720,126,710,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,720,126,710,169/891,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,172,117.20
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