Finding the Third Proportional to 837,094 and 1,816,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 837,094 and 1,816,889 is: 3,943,506.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
837,094 : 1,816,889 = 1,816,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
837,094/1,816,889 = 1,816,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
837,094x = 1,816,889 × 1,816,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
837,094x = 3,301,085,638,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,301,085,638,321/837,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,943,506.51
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