Finding the Third Proportional to 822,442 and 1,833,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 822,442 and 1,833,991 is: 4,089,678.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
822,442 : 1,833,991 = 1,833,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
822,442/1,833,991 = 1,833,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
822,442x = 1,833,991 × 1,833,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
822,442x = 3,363,522,988,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,363,522,988,081/822,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,089,678.04
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