Finding the Third Proportional to 855,738 and 1,832,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,738 and 1,832,922 is: 3,925,971.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,738 : 1,832,922 = 1,832,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,738/1,832,922 = 1,832,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,738x = 1,832,922 × 1,832,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,738x = 3,359,603,058,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,359,603,058,084/855,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,925,971.57
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