Finding the Third Proportional to 841,618 and 1,183,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,618 and 1,183,795 is: 1,665,091.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,618 : 1,183,795 = 1,183,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,618/1,183,795 = 1,183,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,618x = 1,183,795 × 1,183,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,618x = 1,401,370,602,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,401,370,602,025/841,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665,091.05
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