Finding the Third Proportional to 848,808 and 1,153,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,808 and 1,153,464 is: 1,567,467.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,808 : 1,153,464 = 1,153,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,808/1,153,464 = 1,153,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,808x = 1,153,464 × 1,153,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,808x = 1,330,479,199,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,479,199,296/848,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,467.79
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