Finding the Third Proportional to 786,876 and 1,847,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 786,876 and 1,847,622 is: 4,338,303.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
786,876 : 1,847,622 = 1,847,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
786,876/1,847,622 = 1,847,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
786,876x = 1,847,622 × 1,847,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
786,876x = 3,413,707,054,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,413,707,054,884/786,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,338,303.69
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