Finding the Third Proportional to 844,960 and 1,878,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 844,960 and 1,878,837 is: 4,177,746.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
844,960 : 1,878,837 = 1,878,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
844,960/1,878,837 = 1,878,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
844,960x = 1,878,837 × 1,878,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
844,960x = 3,530,028,472,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,530,028,472,569/844,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,177,746.25
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