Finding the Third Proportional to 844,662 and 1,821,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,662 and 1,821,354 is: 3,927,405.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,662 : 1,821,354 = 1,821,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,662/1,821,354 = 1,821,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,662x = 1,821,354 × 1,821,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,662x = 3,317,330,393,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,317,330,393,316/844,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,927,405.75
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