Finding the Third Proportional to 844,734 and 1,703,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,734 and 1,703,292 is: 3,434,458.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,734 : 1,703,292 = 1,703,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,734/1,703,292 = 1,703,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,734x = 1,703,292 × 1,703,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,734x = 2,901,203,637,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,901,203,637,264/844,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,434,458.23
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