Finding the Third Proportional to 852,708 and 1,834,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 852,708 and 1,834,448 is: 3,946,485.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852,708 : 1,834,448 = 1,834,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852,708/1,834,448 = 1,834,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852,708x = 1,834,448 × 1,834,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852,708x = 3,365,199,464,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,365,199,464,704/852,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,946,485.16
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