Finding the Third Proportional to 895,302 and 1,942,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,302 and 1,942,008 is: 4,212,427.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,302 : 1,942,008 = 1,942,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,302/1,942,008 = 1,942,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,302x = 1,942,008 × 1,942,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,302x = 3,771,395,072,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,771,395,072,064/895,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,212,427.84
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