Finding the Third Proportional to 844,726 and 1,703,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,726 and 1,703,276 is: 3,434,426.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,726 : 1,703,276 = 1,703,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,726/1,703,276 = 1,703,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,726x = 1,703,276 × 1,703,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,726x = 2,901,149,132,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,149,132,176/844,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,434,426.23
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