Finding the Third Proportional to 844,254 and 1,806,601.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,254 and 1,806,601.50 is: 3,865,908.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,254 : 1,806,601.50 = 1,806,601.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,254/1,806,601.50 = 1,806,601.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,254x = 1,806,601.50 × 1,806,601.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,254x = 3,263,808,979,802.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,263,808,979,802.25/844,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,865,908.81
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