Finding the Third Proportional to 851,047 and 1,814,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 851,047 and 1,814,737 is: 3,869,669.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
851,047 : 1,814,737 = 1,814,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
851,047/1,814,737 = 1,814,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
851,047x = 1,814,737 × 1,814,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
851,047x = 3,293,270,379,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,293,270,379,169/851,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,869,669.22
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