Finding the Third Proportional to 891,693 and 1,932,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 891,693 and 1,932,744 is: 4,189,221.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
891,693 : 1,932,744 = 1,932,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
891,693/1,932,744 = 1,932,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
891,693x = 1,932,744 × 1,932,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
891,693x = 3,735,499,369,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,735,499,369,536/891,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,189,221.37
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