Finding the Third Proportional to 841,756 and 2,028,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,756 and 2,028,574 is: 4,888,723.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,756 : 2,028,574 = 2,028,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,756/2,028,574 = 2,028,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,756x = 2,028,574 × 2,028,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,756x = 4,115,112,473,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,115,112,473,476/841,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,888,723.66
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