Finding the Third Proportional to 842,626 and 1,803,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 842,626 and 1,803,350 is: 3,859,447.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
842,626 : 1,803,350 = 1,803,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
842,626/1,803,350 = 1,803,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
842,626x = 1,803,350 × 1,803,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
842,626x = 3,252,071,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,252,071,222,500/842,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,859,447.99
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