Finding the Third Proportional to 884,631 and 1,334,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,631 and 1,334,277 is: 2,012,471.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,631 : 1,334,277 = 1,334,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,631/1,334,277 = 1,334,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,631x = 1,334,277 × 1,334,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,631x = 1,780,295,112,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,295,112,729/884,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,471.99
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