Finding the Third Proportional to 887,794 and 1,391,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,794 and 1,391,190 is: 2,180,021.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,794 : 1,391,190 = 1,391,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,794/1,391,190 = 1,391,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,794x = 1,391,190 × 1,391,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,794x = 1,935,409,616,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,935,409,616,100/887,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,180,021.06
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