Finding the Third Proportional to 848,412 and 1,829,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,412 and 1,829,661 is: 3,945,794.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,412 : 1,829,661 = 1,829,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,412/1,829,661 = 1,829,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,412x = 1,829,661 × 1,829,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,412x = 3,347,659,374,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,659,374,921/848,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,794.47
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