Finding the Third Proportional to 844,656 and 1,878,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,656 and 1,878,192 is: 4,176,380.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,656 : 1,878,192 = 1,878,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,656/1,878,192 = 1,878,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,656x = 1,878,192 × 1,878,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,656x = 3,527,605,188,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,527,605,188,864/844,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,176,380.90
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