Finding the Third Proportional to 844,682 and 1,821,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,682 and 1,821,394 is: 3,927,485.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,682 : 1,821,394 = 1,821,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,682/1,821,394 = 1,821,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,682x = 1,821,394 × 1,821,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,682x = 3,317,476,103,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,317,476,103,236/844,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,927,485.26
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