Finding the Third Proportional to 886,599 and 1,371,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,599 and 1,371,465 is: 2,121,496.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,599 : 1,371,465 = 1,371,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,599/1,371,465 = 1,371,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,599x = 1,371,465 × 1,371,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,599x = 1,880,916,246,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,880,916,246,225/886,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,121,496.02
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