Finding the Third Proportional to 884,630 and 1,334,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,630 and 1,334,276 is: 2,012,471.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,630 : 1,334,276 = 1,334,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,630/1,334,276 = 1,334,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,630x = 1,334,276 × 1,334,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,630x = 1,780,292,444,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,292,444,176/884,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,471.25
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