Finding the Third Proportional to 854,366 and 1,819,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,366 and 1,819,160 is: 3,873,448.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,366 : 1,819,160 = 1,819,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,366/1,819,160 = 1,819,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,366x = 1,819,160 × 1,819,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,366x = 3,309,343,105,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,309,343,105,600/854,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,873,448.97
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