Finding the Third Proportional to 853,976 and 1,839,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 853,976 and 1,839,904 is: 3,964,100.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
853,976 : 1,839,904 = 1,839,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
853,976/1,839,904 = 1,839,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
853,976x = 1,839,904 × 1,839,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
853,976x = 3,385,246,729,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,385,246,729,216/853,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,964,100.55
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