Finding the Third Proportional to 898,752 and 1,956,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,752 and 1,956,210 is: 4,257,857.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,752 : 1,956,210 = 1,956,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,752/1,956,210 = 1,956,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,752x = 1,956,210 × 1,956,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,752x = 3,826,757,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,826,757,564,100/898,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,257,857.08
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