Finding the Third Proportional to 838,832 and 1,825,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 838,832 and 1,825,120 is: 3,971,072.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
838,832 : 1,825,120 = 1,825,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
838,832/1,825,120 = 1,825,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
838,832x = 1,825,120 × 1,825,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
838,832x = 3,331,063,014,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,331,063,014,400/838,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,971,072.89
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