Finding the Third Proportional to 839,883 and 1,819,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 839,883 and 1,819,734 is: 3,942,729.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
839,883 : 1,819,734 = 1,819,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
839,883/1,819,734 = 1,819,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
839,883x = 1,819,734 × 1,819,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
839,883x = 3,311,431,830,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,311,431,830,756/839,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,942,729.92
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