Finding the Third Proportional to 882,868 and 1,366,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,868 and 1,366,773 is: 2,115,909.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,868 : 1,366,773 = 1,366,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,868/1,366,773 = 1,366,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,868x = 1,366,773 × 1,366,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,868x = 1,868,068,433,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,068,433,529/882,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,909.10
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