Finding the Third Proportional to 848,463 and 1,829,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,463 and 1,829,766 is: 3,946,010.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,463 : 1,829,766 = 1,829,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,463/1,829,766 = 1,829,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,463x = 1,829,766 × 1,829,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,463x = 3,348,043,614,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,348,043,614,756/848,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,946,010.16
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