Finding the Third Proportional to 846,080 and 1,775,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 846,080 and 1,775,168 is: 3,724,495.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846,080 : 1,775,168 = 1,775,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846,080/1,775,168 = 1,775,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846,080x = 1,775,168 × 1,775,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846,080x = 3,151,221,428,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,151,221,428,224/846,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,724,495.83
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