Finding the Third Proportional to 848,415 and 1,829,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,415 and 1,829,691 is: 3,945,909.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,415 : 1,829,691 = 1,829,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,415/1,829,691 = 1,829,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,415x = 1,829,691 × 1,829,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,415x = 3,347,769,155,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,769,155,481/848,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,909.91
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