Finding the Third Proportional to 882,888 and 1,366,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,888 and 1,366,804 is: 2,115,957.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,888 : 1,366,804 = 1,366,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,888/1,366,804 = 1,366,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,888x = 1,366,804 × 1,366,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,888x = 1,868,153,174,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,153,174,416/882,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,957.15
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