Finding the Third Proportional to 848,435 and 1,186,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,435 and 1,186,795 is: 1,660,094.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,435 : 1,186,795 = 1,186,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,435/1,186,795 = 1,186,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,435x = 1,186,795 × 1,186,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,435x = 1,408,482,372,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,408,482,372,025/848,435 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,660,094.61
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