Finding the Third Proportional to 895,802 and 1,949,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 895,802 and 1,949,061 is: 4,240,712.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
895,802 : 1,949,061 = 1,949,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
895,802/1,949,061 = 1,949,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
895,802x = 1,949,061 × 1,949,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
895,802x = 3,798,838,781,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,798,838,781,721/895,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,240,712.55
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