Finding the Third Proportional to 884,940 and 1,372,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 884,940 and 1,372,554 is: 2,128,849.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
884,940 : 1,372,554 = 1,372,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
884,940/1,372,554 = 1,372,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
884,940x = 1,372,554 × 1,372,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
884,940x = 1,883,904,482,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,883,904,482,916/884,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,128,849.96
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