Finding the Third Proportional to 884,633 and 1,334,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,633 and 1,334,281 is: 2,012,479.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,633 : 1,334,281 = 1,334,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,633/1,334,281 = 1,334,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,633x = 1,334,281 × 1,334,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,633x = 1,780,305,786,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,305,786,961/884,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,479.51
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