Finding the Third Proportional to 855,208 and 1,846,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,208 and 1,846,010 is: 3,984,706.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,208 : 1,846,010 = 1,846,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,208/1,846,010 = 1,846,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,208x = 1,846,010 × 1,846,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,208x = 3,407,752,920,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,407,752,920,100/855,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,984,706.55
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