Finding the Third Proportional to 884,544 and 1,325,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,544 and 1,325,425 is: 1,986,053.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,544 : 1,325,425 = 1,325,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,544/1,325,425 = 1,325,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,544x = 1,325,425 × 1,325,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,544x = 1,756,751,430,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,756,751,430,625/884,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,053.19
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