Finding the Third Proportional to 848,937 and 1,284,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,937 and 1,284,340 is: 1,943,052.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,937 : 1,284,340 = 1,284,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,937/1,284,340 = 1,284,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,937x = 1,284,340 × 1,284,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,937x = 1,649,529,235,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,649,529,235,600/848,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,943,052.59
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