Finding the Third Proportional to 884,854 and 1,366,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,854 and 1,366,397 is: 2,109,998.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,854 : 1,366,397 = 1,366,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,854/1,366,397 = 1,366,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,854x = 1,366,397 × 1,366,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,854x = 1,867,040,761,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,867,040,761,609/884,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,109,998.67
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