Finding the Third Proportional to 843,865 and 1,719,061
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Solution
The third proportional to 843,865 and 1,719,061 is: 3,501,947.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
843,865 : 1,719,061 = 1,719,061 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
843,865/1,719,061 = 1,719,061/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
843,865x = 1,719,061 × 1,719,061 - Step 4: Simplify right side
843,865x = 2,955,170,721,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,955,170,721,721/843,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,501,947.26
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