Finding the Third Proportional to 920,232 and 1,885,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 920,232 and 1,885,086 is: 3,861,579.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
920,232 : 1,885,086 = 1,885,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
920,232/1,885,086 = 1,885,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
920,232x = 1,885,086 × 1,885,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
920,232x = 3,553,549,227,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,553,549,227,396/920,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,861,579.72
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