Finding the Third Proportional to 892,876 and 2,107,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,876 and 2,107,360 is: 4,973,777.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,876 : 2,107,360 = 2,107,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,876/2,107,360 = 2,107,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,876x = 2,107,360 × 2,107,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,876x = 4,440,966,169,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,440,966,169,600/892,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,973,777.06
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