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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,586 : 1,363,821 = 1,363,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,586/1,363,821 = 1,363,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,586x = 1,363,821 × 1,363,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,586x = 1,860,007,720,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,007,720,041/882,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107,452.10

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