Finding the Third Proportional to 844,721 and 1,821,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,721 and 1,821,472 is: 3,927,640.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,721 : 1,821,472 = 1,821,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,721/1,821,472 = 1,821,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,721x = 1,821,472 × 1,821,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,721x = 3,317,760,246,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,317,760,246,784/844,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,927,640.31
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