Finding the Third Proportional to 884,650 and 1,334,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,650 and 1,334,307 is: 2,012,519.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,650 : 1,334,307 = 1,334,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,650/1,334,307 = 1,334,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,650x = 1,334,307 × 1,334,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,650x = 1,780,375,170,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,375,170,249/884,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,519.27
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