Finding the Third Proportional to 884,794 and 1,334,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,794 and 1,334,441 is: 2,012,595.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,794 : 1,334,441 = 1,334,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,794/1,334,441 = 1,334,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,794x = 1,334,441 × 1,334,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,794x = 1,780,732,782,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,780,732,782,481/884,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,012,595.91
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