Finding the Third Proportional to 883,926 and 1,360,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,926 and 1,360,395 is: 2,093,698.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,926 : 1,360,395 = 1,360,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,926/1,360,395 = 1,360,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,926x = 1,360,395 × 1,360,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,926x = 1,850,674,556,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,850,674,556,025/883,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,093,698.52
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