Finding the Third Proportional to 836,214 and 1,834,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 836,214 and 1,834,833 is: 4,026,017.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
836,214 : 1,834,833 = 1,834,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
836,214/1,834,833 = 1,834,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
836,214x = 1,834,833 × 1,834,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
836,214x = 3,366,612,137,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,366,612,137,889/836,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,026,017.43
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