Finding the Third Proportional to 848,518 and 1,829,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,518 and 1,829,808 is: 3,945,935.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,518 : 1,829,808 = 1,829,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,518/1,829,808 = 1,829,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,518x = 1,829,808 × 1,829,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,518x = 3,348,197,316,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,348,197,316,864/848,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,945,935.52
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