Finding the Third Proportional to 854,465 and 1,844,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,465 and 1,844,029 is: 3,979,616.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,465 : 1,844,029 = 1,844,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,465/1,844,029 = 1,844,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,465x = 1,844,029 × 1,844,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,465x = 3,400,442,952,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,400,442,952,841/854,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,979,616.43
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