Finding the Third Proportional to 843,856 and 1,719,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 843,856 and 1,719,046 is: 3,501,923.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843,856 : 1,719,046 = 1,719,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843,856/1,719,046 = 1,719,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843,856x = 1,719,046 × 1,719,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843,856x = 2,955,119,150,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,955,119,150,116/843,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,501,923.49
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