Finding the Third Proportional to 897,914 and 1,995,119
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Solution
The third proportional to 897,914 and 1,995,119 is: 4,433,052.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
897,914 : 1,995,119 = 1,995,119 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
897,914/1,995,119 = 1,995,119/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
897,914x = 1,995,119 × 1,995,119 - Step 4: Simplify right side
897,914x = 3,980,499,824,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,980,499,824,161/897,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,433,052.41
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