Finding the Third Proportional to 856,050 and 1,822,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 856,050 and 1,822,692 is: 3,880,855.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,050 : 1,822,692 = 1,822,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,050/1,822,692 = 1,822,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,050x = 1,822,692 × 1,822,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,050x = 3,322,206,126,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,322,206,126,864/856,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,880,855.24
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