Finding the Third Proportional to 898,744 and 1,956,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,744 and 1,956,192 is: 4,257,816.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,744 : 1,956,192 = 1,956,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,744/1,956,192 = 1,956,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,744x = 1,956,192 × 1,956,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,744x = 3,826,687,140,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,687,140,864/898,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,257,816.62
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