Finding the Third Proportional to 852,236 and 1,822,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,236 and 1,822,671 is: 3,898,133.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,236 : 1,822,671 = 1,822,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,236/1,822,671 = 1,822,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,236x = 1,822,671 × 1,822,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,236x = 3,322,129,574,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,322,129,574,241/852,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,898,133.35
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