Finding the Third Proportional to 855,860 and 1,833,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 855,860 and 1,833,166 is: 3,926,457.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855,860 : 1,833,166 = 1,833,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855,860/1,833,166 = 1,833,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855,860x = 1,833,166 × 1,833,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855,860x = 3,360,497,583,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,360,497,583,556/855,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,926,457.11
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