Finding the Third Proportional to 838,528 and 1,810,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,528 and 1,810,543 is: 3,909,310.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,528 : 1,810,543 = 1,810,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,528/1,810,543 = 1,810,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,528x = 1,810,543 × 1,810,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,528x = 3,278,065,954,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,278,065,954,849/838,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,909,310.07
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