Finding the Third Proportional to 883,850 and 1,382,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,850 and 1,382,623 is: 2,162,862.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,850 : 1,382,623 = 1,382,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,850/1,382,623 = 1,382,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,850x = 1,382,623 × 1,382,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,850x = 1,911,646,360,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,911,646,360,129/883,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162,862.88
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