Finding the Third Proportional to 848,406 and 1,829,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,406 and 1,829,649 is: 3,945,770.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,406 : 1,829,649 = 1,829,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,406/1,829,649 = 1,829,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,406x = 1,829,649 × 1,829,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,406x = 3,347,615,463,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,615,463,201/848,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,770.61
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