Finding the Third Proportional to 884,632 and 1,334,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,632 and 1,334,278 is: 2,012,472.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,632 : 1,334,278 = 1,334,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,632/1,334,278 = 1,334,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,632x = 1,334,278 × 1,334,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,632x = 1,780,297,781,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,297,781,284/884,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,472.74
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