Finding the Third Proportional to 848,340 and 1,829,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,340 and 1,829,516 is: 3,945,503.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,340 : 1,829,516 = 1,829,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,340/1,829,516 = 1,829,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,340x = 1,829,516 × 1,829,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,340x = 3,347,128,794,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,128,794,256/848,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,503.92
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