Finding the Third Proportional to 882,954 and 1,366,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 882,954 and 1,366,875 is: 2,116,018.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,954 : 1,366,875 = 1,366,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,954/1,366,875 = 1,366,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,954x = 1,366,875 × 1,366,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,954x = 1,868,347,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,868,347,265,625/882,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116,018.80
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