Finding the Third Proportional to 882,840 and 1,398,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,840 and 1,398,888 is: 2,216,582.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,840 : 1,398,888 = 1,398,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,840/1,398,888 = 1,398,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,840x = 1,398,888 × 1,398,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,840x = 1,956,887,636,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,956,887,636,544/882,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,582.43
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