Finding the Third Proportional to 885,724 and 1,410,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 885,724 and 1,410,031 is: 2,244,703.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
885,724 : 1,410,031 = 1,410,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
885,724/1,410,031 = 1,410,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
885,724x = 1,410,031 × 1,410,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
885,724x = 1,988,187,420,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,988,187,420,961/885,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,703.11
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