Finding the Third Proportional to 887,302 and 1,363,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,302 and 1,363,876 is: 2,096,420.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,302 : 1,363,876 = 1,363,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,302/1,363,876 = 1,363,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,302x = 1,363,876 × 1,363,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,302x = 1,860,157,743,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,860,157,743,376/887,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,096,420.10
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