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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,599 : 1,371,465 = 1,371,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,599/1,371,465 = 1,371,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,599x = 1,371,465 × 1,371,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,599x = 1,880,916,246,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,916,246,225/886,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121,496.02

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