Finding the Third Proportional to 883,356 and 1,377,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,356 and 1,377,522 is: 2,148,133.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,356 : 1,377,522 = 1,377,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,356/1,377,522 = 1,377,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,356x = 1,377,522 × 1,377,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,356x = 1,897,566,860,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,897,566,860,484/883,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,148,133.78
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