Finding the Third Proportional to 882,418 and 1,242,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,418 and 1,242,626 is: 1,749,872.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,418 : 1,242,626 = 1,242,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,418/1,242,626 = 1,242,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,418x = 1,242,626 × 1,242,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,418x = 1,544,119,375,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,544,119,375,876/882,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,749,872.94
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