Finding the Third Proportional to 852,162 and 1,856,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,162 and 1,856,862 is: 4,046,104.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,162 : 1,856,862 = 1,856,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,162/1,856,862 = 1,856,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,162x = 1,856,862 × 1,856,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,162x = 3,447,936,487,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,447,936,487,044/852,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,046,104.48
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