Finding the Third Proportional to 897,206 and 1,968,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 897,206 and 1,968,794 is: 4,320,245.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,206 : 1,968,794 = 1,968,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,206/1,968,794 = 1,968,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,206x = 1,968,794 × 1,968,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,206x = 3,876,149,814,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,876,149,814,436/897,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,320,245.09
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