Finding the Third Proportional to 848,488 and 1,829,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,488 and 1,829,745 is: 3,945,803.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,488 : 1,829,745 = 1,829,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,488/1,829,745 = 1,829,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,488x = 1,829,745 × 1,829,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,488x = 3,347,966,765,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,347,966,765,025/848,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,803.32
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