Finding the Third Proportional to 841,998 and 1,799,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,998 and 1,799,907 is: 3,847,592.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,998 : 1,799,907 = 1,799,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,998/1,799,907 = 1,799,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,998x = 1,799,907 × 1,799,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,998x = 3,239,665,208,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,239,665,208,649/841,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,847,592.52
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