Finding the Third Proportional to 846,094 and 1,846,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 846,094 and 1,846,528 is: 4,029,889.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846,094 : 1,846,528 = 1,846,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846,094/1,846,528 = 1,846,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846,094x = 1,846,528 × 1,846,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846,094x = 3,409,665,654,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,409,665,654,784/846,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,029,889.89
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