Finding the Third Proportional to 853,043 and 1,803,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,043 and 1,803,934 is: 3,814,787.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,043 : 1,803,934 = 1,803,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,043/1,803,934 = 1,803,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,043x = 1,803,934 × 1,803,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,043x = 3,254,177,876,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,254,177,876,356/853,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,814,787.62
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