Finding the Third Proportional to 901,386 and 1,827,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,386 and 1,827,663 is: 3,705,795.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,386 : 1,827,663 = 1,827,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,386/1,827,663 = 1,827,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,386x = 1,827,663 × 1,827,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,386x = 3,340,352,041,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,340,352,041,569/901,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,705,795.34
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