Finding the Third Proportional to 898,720 and 1,954,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,720 and 1,954,904 is: 4,252,325.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,720 : 1,954,904 = 1,954,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,720/1,954,904 = 1,954,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,720x = 1,954,904 × 1,954,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,720x = 3,821,649,649,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,821,649,649,216/898,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,252,325.14
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