Finding the Third Proportional to 887,784 and 1,353,789
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,784 and 1,353,789 is: 2,064,403.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,784 : 1,353,789 = 1,353,789 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,784/1,353,789 = 1,353,789/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,784x = 1,353,789 × 1,353,789 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,784x = 1,832,744,656,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,832,744,656,521/887,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,064,403.79
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