Finding the Third Proportional to 853,115.63 and 1,811,435.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,115.63 and 1,811,435.06 is: 3,846,251.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,115.63 : 1,811,435.06 = 1,811,435.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,115.63/1,811,435.06 = 1,811,435.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,115.63x = 1,811,435.06 × 1,811,435.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,115.63x = 3,281,296,985,654.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,281,296,985,654.38/853,115.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,846,251.19
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