Finding the Third Proportional to 885,710 and 1,375,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,710 and 1,375,221 is: 2,135,273.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,710 : 1,375,221 = 1,375,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,710/1,375,221 = 1,375,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,710x = 1,375,221 × 1,375,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,710x = 1,891,232,798,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,891,232,798,841/885,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,135,273.17
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