Finding the Third Proportional to 883,746 and 1,382,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,746 and 1,382,490 is: 2,162,701.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,746 : 1,382,490 = 1,382,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,746/1,382,490 = 1,382,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,746x = 1,382,490 × 1,382,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,746x = 1,911,278,600,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,278,600,100/883,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162,701.27
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