Finding the Third Proportional to 898,581 and 1,954,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,581 and 1,954,617 is: 4,251,734.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,581 : 1,954,617 = 1,954,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,581/1,954,617 = 1,954,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,581x = 1,954,617 × 1,954,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,581x = 3,820,527,616,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,820,527,616,689/898,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,251,734.25
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