Finding the Third Proportional to 898,524 and 1,954,481.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,524 and 1,954,481.50 is: 4,251,414.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,524 : 1,954,481.50 = 1,954,481.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,524/1,954,481.50 = 1,954,481.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,524x = 1,954,481.50 × 1,954,481.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,524x = 3,819,997,933,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,819,997,933,842.25/898,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,251,414.47
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