Finding the Third Proportional to 844,186 and 1,775,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,186 and 1,775,852 is: 3,735,729.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,186 : 1,775,852 = 1,775,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,186/1,775,852 = 1,775,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,186x = 1,775,852 × 1,775,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,186x = 3,153,650,325,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,153,650,325,904/844,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,735,729.24
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