Finding the Third Proportional to 844,672 and 1,821,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,672 and 1,821,374 is: 3,927,445.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,672 : 1,821,374 = 1,821,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,672/1,821,374 = 1,821,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,672x = 1,821,374 × 1,821,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,672x = 3,317,403,247,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,317,403,247,876/844,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,927,445.50
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