Finding the Third Proportional to 848,976 and 1,849,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 848,976 and 1,849,584 is: 4,029,514.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848,976 : 1,849,584 = 1,849,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848,976/1,849,584 = 1,849,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848,976x = 1,849,584 × 1,849,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848,976x = 3,420,960,973,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,420,960,973,056/848,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,029,514.35
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