Finding the Third Proportional to 897,860 and 1,921,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 897,860 and 1,921,832 is: 4,113,601.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,860 : 1,921,832 = 1,921,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,860/1,921,832 = 1,921,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,860x = 1,921,832 × 1,921,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,860x = 3,693,438,236,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,693,438,236,224/897,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,113,601.49
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