Finding the Third Proportional to 895,531 and 1,966,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,531 and 1,966,992 is: 4,320,406.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,531 : 1,966,992 = 1,966,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,531/1,966,992 = 1,966,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,531x = 1,966,992 × 1,966,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,531x = 3,869,057,528,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,869,057,528,064/895,531 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,320,406.03
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