Finding the Third Proportional to 893,680 and 1,947,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 893,680 and 1,947,944 is: 4,245,911.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
893,680 : 1,947,944 = 1,947,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
893,680/1,947,944 = 1,947,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
893,680x = 1,947,944 × 1,947,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
893,680x = 3,794,485,827,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,794,485,827,136/893,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,245,911.09
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