Finding the Third Proportional to 884,022 and 1,359,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,022 and 1,359,593 is: 2,091,003.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,022 : 1,359,593 = 1,359,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,022/1,359,593 = 1,359,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,022x = 1,359,593 × 1,359,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,022x = 1,848,493,125,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,848,493,125,649/884,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,091,003.53
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