Finding the Third Proportional to 863,706 and 1,858,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 863,706 and 1,858,632 is: 3,999,639.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
863,706 : 1,858,632 = 1,858,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
863,706/1,858,632 = 1,858,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
863,706x = 1,858,632 × 1,858,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
863,706x = 3,454,512,911,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,454,512,911,424/863,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,999,639.82
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