Finding the Third Proportional to 822,584 and 1,244,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 822,584 and 1,244,246 is: 1,882,054.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
822,584 : 1,244,246 = 1,244,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
822,584/1,244,246 = 1,244,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
822,584x = 1,244,246 × 1,244,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
822,584x = 1,548,148,108,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,548,148,108,516/822,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,882,054.73
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