Finding the Third Proportional to 845,553 and 1,973,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 845,553 and 1,973,324 is: 4,605,279.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
845,553 : 1,973,324 = 1,973,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
845,553/1,973,324 = 1,973,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
845,553x = 1,973,324 × 1,973,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
845,553x = 3,894,007,608,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,894,007,608,976/845,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,605,279.16
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