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Finding the Third Proportional to 848,167 and 1,246,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 848,167 and 1,246,809 is: 1,832,814.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,167 : 1,246,809 = 1,246,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,167/1,246,809 = 1,246,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,167x = 1,246,809 × 1,246,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,167x = 1,554,532,682,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,532,682,481/848,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,814.39

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