Finding the Third Proportional to 884,686 and 1,334,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,686 and 1,334,358 is: 2,012,591.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,686 : 1,334,358 = 1,334,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,686/1,334,358 = 1,334,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,686x = 1,334,358 × 1,334,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,686x = 1,780,511,272,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,511,272,164/884,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,591.22
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