Finding the Third Proportional to 844,764 and 1,838,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,764 and 1,838,244 is: 4,000,100.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,764 : 1,838,244 = 1,838,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,764/1,838,244 = 1,838,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,764x = 1,838,244 × 1,838,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,764x = 3,379,141,003,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,379,141,003,536/844,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,000,100.62
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