Finding the Third Proportional to 841,928 and 1,283,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,928 and 1,283,904 is: 1,957,898.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,928 : 1,283,904 = 1,283,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,928/1,283,904 = 1,283,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,928x = 1,283,904 × 1,283,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,928x = 1,648,409,481,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,648,409,481,216/841,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,957,898.40
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