Finding the Third Proportional to 880,594 and 1,360,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 880,594 and 1,360,579 is: 2,102,189.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
880,594 : 1,360,579 = 1,360,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
880,594/1,360,579 = 1,360,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
880,594x = 1,360,579 × 1,360,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
880,594x = 1,851,175,215,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,851,175,215,241/880,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,102,189.22
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