Finding the Third Proportional to 848,832 and 1,830,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,832 and 1,830,612 is: 3,947,942.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,832 : 1,830,612 = 1,830,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,832/1,830,612 = 1,830,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,832x = 1,830,612 × 1,830,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,832x = 3,351,140,294,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,351,140,294,544/848,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,947,942.93
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