Finding the Third Proportional to 841,760 and 1,801,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 841,760 and 1,801,944 is: 3,857,396.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
841,760 : 1,801,944 = 1,801,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
841,760/1,801,944 = 1,801,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
841,760x = 1,801,944 × 1,801,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
841,760x = 3,247,002,179,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,247,002,179,136/841,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,857,396.62
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