Finding the Third Proportional to 886,708 and 1,375,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 886,708 and 1,375,804 is: 2,134,678.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
886,708 : 1,375,804 = 1,375,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
886,708/1,375,804 = 1,375,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
886,708x = 1,375,804 × 1,375,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
886,708x = 1,892,836,646,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,892,836,646,416/886,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,134,678.66
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