Finding the Third Proportional to 848,360 and 1,829,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,360 and 1,829,560 is: 3,945,600.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,360 : 1,829,560 = 1,829,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,360/1,829,560 = 1,829,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,360x = 1,829,560 × 1,829,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,360x = 3,347,289,793,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,289,793,600/848,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,600.68
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