Finding the Third Proportional to 855,202 and 1,845,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,202 and 1,845,998 is: 3,984,682.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,202 : 1,845,998 = 1,845,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,202/1,845,998 = 1,845,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,202x = 1,845,998 × 1,845,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,202x = 3,407,708,616,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,407,708,616,004/855,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,984,682.70
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