Finding the Third Proportional to 883,098 and 1,399,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,098 and 1,399,059 is: 2,216,476.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,098 : 1,399,059 = 1,399,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,098/1,399,059 = 1,399,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,098x = 1,399,059 × 1,399,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,098x = 1,957,366,085,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,366,085,481/883,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,476.64
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