Finding the Third Proportional to 908,557 and 1,976,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 908,557 and 1,976,198 is: 4,298,418.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
908,557 : 1,976,198 = 1,976,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
908,557/1,976,198 = 1,976,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
908,557x = 1,976,198 × 1,976,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
908,557x = 3,905,358,535,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,905,358,535,204/908,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,298,418.85
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