Finding the Third Proportional to 883,968 and 1,309,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 883,968 and 1,309,380 is: 1,939,522.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,968 : 1,309,380 = 1,309,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,968/1,309,380 = 1,309,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,968x = 1,309,380 × 1,309,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,968x = 1,714,475,984,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,714,475,984,400/883,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,939,522.68
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