Finding the Third Proportional to 844,224 and 1,264,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,224 and 1,264,869 is: 1,895,105.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,224 : 1,264,869 = 1,264,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,224/1,264,869 = 1,264,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,224x = 1,264,869 × 1,264,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,224x = 1,599,893,587,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,599,893,587,161/844,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,895,105.55
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