Finding the Third Proportional to 886,682 and 1,339,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,682 and 1,339,335 is: 2,023,068.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,682 : 1,339,335 = 1,339,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,682/1,339,335 = 1,339,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,682x = 1,339,335 × 1,339,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,682x = 1,793,818,242,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,793,818,242,225/886,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,023,068.30
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