Finding the Third Proportional to 844,652 and 1,878,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,652 and 1,878,184 is: 4,176,365.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,652 : 1,878,184 = 1,878,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,652/1,878,184 = 1,878,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,652x = 1,878,184 × 1,878,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,652x = 3,527,575,137,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,527,575,137,856/844,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,176,365.10
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