Finding the Third Proportional to 844,750 and 1,838,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,750 and 1,838,214 is: 4,000,036.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,750 : 1,838,214 = 1,838,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,750/1,838,214 = 1,838,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,750x = 1,838,214 × 1,838,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,750x = 3,379,030,709,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,379,030,709,796/844,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,000,036.35
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