Finding the Third Proportional to 848,330 and 1,845,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,330 and 1,845,934 is: 4,016,682.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,330 : 1,845,934 = 1,845,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,330/1,845,934 = 1,845,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,330x = 1,845,934 × 1,845,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,330x = 3,407,472,332,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,407,472,332,356/848,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,016,682.58
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