Finding the Third Proportional to 886,320 and 1,329,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,320 and 1,329,120 is: 1,993,140.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,320 : 1,329,120 = 1,329,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,320/1,329,120 = 1,329,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,320x = 1,329,120 × 1,329,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,320x = 1,766,559,974,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,766,559,974,400/886,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,993,140.15
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