Finding the Third Proportional to 885,670 and 1,409,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,670 and 1,409,955 is: 2,244,597.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,670 : 1,409,955 = 1,409,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,670/1,409,955 = 1,409,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,670x = 1,409,955 × 1,409,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,670x = 1,987,973,102,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,987,973,102,025/885,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,597.99
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