Finding the Third Proportional to 884,676 and 1,334,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,676 and 1,334,344 is: 2,012,571.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,676 : 1,334,344 = 1,334,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,676/1,334,344 = 1,334,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,676x = 1,334,344 × 1,334,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,676x = 1,780,473,910,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,473,910,336/884,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,571.73
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