Finding the Third Proportional to 882,586 and 1,363,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,586 and 1,363,821 is: 2,107,452.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,586 : 1,363,821 = 1,363,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,586/1,363,821 = 1,363,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,586x = 1,363,821 × 1,363,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,586x = 1,860,007,720,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,007,720,041/882,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,107,452.10
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