Finding the Third Proportional to 856,343 and 1,865,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 856,343 and 1,865,249 is: 4,062,804.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
856,343 : 1,865,249 = 1,865,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
856,343/1,865,249 = 1,865,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
856,343x = 1,865,249 × 1,865,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
856,343x = 3,479,153,832,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,479,153,832,001/856,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,062,804.08
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