Finding the Third Proportional to 898,228 and 1,914,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,228 and 1,914,044 is: 4,078,657.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,228 : 1,914,044 = 1,914,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,228/1,914,044 = 1,914,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,228x = 1,914,044 × 1,914,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,228x = 3,663,564,433,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,663,564,433,936/898,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,078,657.57
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