Finding the Third Proportional to 838,437 and 1,809,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,437 and 1,809,714 is: 3,906,154.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,437 : 1,809,714 = 1,809,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,437/1,809,714 = 1,809,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,437x = 1,809,714 × 1,809,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,437x = 3,275,064,761,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,275,064,761,796/838,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,906,154.86
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