Finding the Third Proportional to 898,985 and 1,963,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 898,985 and 1,963,636 is: 4,289,133.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898,985 : 1,963,636 = 1,963,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898,985/1,963,636 = 1,963,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898,985x = 1,963,636 × 1,963,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898,985x = 3,855,866,340,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,855,866,340,496/898,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,289,133.12
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