Finding the Third Proportional to 854,685 and 1,823,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 854,685 and 1,823,778 is: 3,891,686.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
854,685 : 1,823,778 = 1,823,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
854,685/1,823,778 = 1,823,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
854,685x = 1,823,778 × 1,823,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
854,685x = 3,326,166,193,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,326,166,193,284/854,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,891,686.64
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