Finding the Third Proportional to 897,658 and 1,947,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 897,658 and 1,947,909 is: 4,226,943.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,658 : 1,947,909 = 1,947,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,658/1,947,909 = 1,947,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,658x = 1,947,909 × 1,947,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,658x = 3,794,349,472,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,794,349,472,281/897,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,226,943.30
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