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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,790 : 1,391,184 = 1,391,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,790/1,391,184 = 1,391,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,790x = 1,391,184 × 1,391,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,790x = 1,935,392,921,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,392,921,856/887,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180,012.08

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