Finding the Third Proportional to 844,720 and 1,703,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,720 and 1,703,264 is: 3,434,402.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,720 : 1,703,264 = 1,703,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,720/1,703,264 = 1,703,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,720x = 1,703,264 × 1,703,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,720x = 2,901,108,253,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,108,253,696/844,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,434,402.23
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