Finding the Third Proportional to 887,058 and 1,357,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,058 and 1,357,194 is: 2,076,499.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,058 : 1,357,194 = 1,357,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,058/1,357,194 = 1,357,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,058x = 1,357,194 × 1,357,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,058x = 1,841,975,553,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,841,975,553,636/887,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,076,499.57
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