Finding the Third Proportional to 843,861 and 1,719,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 843,861 and 1,719,054 is: 3,501,935.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843,861 : 1,719,054 = 1,719,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843,861/1,719,054 = 1,719,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843,861x = 1,719,054 × 1,719,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843,861x = 2,955,146,654,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,955,146,654,916/843,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,501,935.34
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