Finding the Third Proportional to 862,384 and 1,814,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 862,384 and 1,814,135 is: 3,816,264.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
862,384 : 1,814,135 = 1,814,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
862,384/1,814,135 = 1,814,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
862,384x = 1,814,135 × 1,814,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
862,384x = 3,291,085,798,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,291,085,798,225/862,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,816,264.91
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