Finding the Third Proportional to 892,958 and 1,959,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,958 and 1,959,334 is: 4,299,182.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,958 : 1,959,334 = 1,959,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,958/1,959,334 = 1,959,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,958x = 1,959,334 × 1,959,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,958x = 3,838,989,723,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,838,989,723,556/892,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,299,182.85
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