Finding the Third Proportional to 846,760 and 1,830,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 846,760 and 1,830,032 is: 3,955,096.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
846,760 : 1,830,032 = 1,830,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
846,760/1,830,032 = 1,830,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
846,760x = 1,830,032 × 1,830,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
846,760x = 3,349,017,121,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,349,017,121,024/846,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,955,096.04
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