Finding the Third Proportional to 841,464 and 1,837,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,464 and 1,837,152 is: 4,011,018.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,464 : 1,837,152 = 1,837,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,464/1,837,152 = 1,837,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,464x = 1,837,152 × 1,837,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,464x = 3,375,127,471,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,375,127,471,104/841,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,011,018.26
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