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