Finding the Third Proportional to 892,880 and 2,107,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,880 and 2,107,370 is: 4,973,801.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,880 : 2,107,370 = 2,107,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,880/2,107,370 = 2,107,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,880x = 2,107,370 × 2,107,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,880x = 4,441,008,316,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,441,008,316,900/892,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,973,801.99
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