Finding the Third Proportional to 852,696 and 1,834,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,696 and 1,834,425 is: 3,946,441.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,696 : 1,834,425 = 1,834,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,696/1,834,425 = 1,834,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,696x = 1,834,425 × 1,834,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,696x = 3,365,115,080,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,365,115,080,625/852,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,946,441.73
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