Finding the Third Proportional to 883,840 and 1,382,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,840 and 1,382,608 is: 2,162,840.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,840 : 1,382,608 = 1,382,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,840/1,382,608 = 1,382,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,840x = 1,382,608 × 1,382,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,840x = 1,911,604,881,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,604,881,664/883,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162,840.43
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