Finding the Third Proportional to 848,383 and 1,829,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,383 and 1,829,605 is: 3,945,687.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,383 : 1,829,605 = 1,829,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,383/1,829,605 = 1,829,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,383x = 1,829,605 × 1,829,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,383x = 3,347,454,456,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,454,456,025/848,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,687.80
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