Finding the Third Proportional to 885,084 and 1,341,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,084 and 1,341,000 is: 2,031,763.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,084 : 1,341,000 = 1,341,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,084/1,341,000 = 1,341,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,084x = 1,341,000 × 1,341,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,084x = 1,798,281,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,798,281,000,000/885,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,031,763.09
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