Finding the Third Proportional to 844,688 and 1,821,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,688 and 1,821,406 is: 3,927,509.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,688 : 1,821,406 = 1,821,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,688/1,821,406 = 1,821,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,688x = 1,821,406 × 1,821,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,688x = 3,317,519,816,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,317,519,816,836/844,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,927,509.11
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