Finding the Third Proportional to 855,998 and 2,024,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,998 and 2,024,343 is: 4,787,352.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,998 : 2,024,343 = 2,024,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,998/2,024,343 = 2,024,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,998x = 2,024,343 × 2,024,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,998x = 4,097,964,581,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,097,964,581,649/855,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,787,352.99
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