Finding the Third Proportional to 884,536 and 1,325,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,536 and 1,325,413 is: 1,986,035.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,536 : 1,325,413 = 1,325,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,536/1,325,413 = 1,325,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,536x = 1,325,413 × 1,325,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,536x = 1,756,719,620,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,756,719,620,569/884,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,035.19
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