Finding the Third Proportional to 885,717 and 1,410,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,717 and 1,410,021 is: 2,244,689.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,717 : 1,410,021 = 1,410,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,717/1,410,021 = 1,410,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,717x = 1,410,021 × 1,410,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,717x = 1,988,159,220,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,159,220,441/885,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,689.02
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