Finding the Third Proportional to 887,790 and 1,391,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,790 and 1,391,184 is: 2,180,012.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,790 : 1,391,184 = 1,391,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,790/1,391,184 = 1,391,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,790x = 1,391,184 × 1,391,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,790x = 1,935,392,921,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,935,392,921,856/887,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,180,012.08
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