Finding the Third Proportional to 844,332 and 1,244,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,332 and 1,244,172 is: 1,833,359.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,332 : 1,244,172 = 1,244,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,332/1,244,172 = 1,244,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,332x = 1,244,172 × 1,244,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,332x = 1,547,963,965,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,963,965,584/844,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,833,359.35
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