Finding the Third Proportional to 844,608 and 1,239,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,608 and 1,239,216 is: 1,818,188.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,608 : 1,239,216 = 1,239,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,608/1,239,216 = 1,239,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,608x = 1,239,216 × 1,239,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,608x = 1,535,656,294,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,535,656,294,656/844,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,818,188.19
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