Finding the Third Proportional to 844,722 and 1,703,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,722 and 1,703,268 is: 3,434,410.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,722 : 1,703,268 = 1,703,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,722/1,703,268 = 1,703,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,722x = 1,703,268 × 1,703,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,722x = 2,901,121,879,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,121,879,824/844,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,434,410.23
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