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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,032 and 1,340,040

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,032 and 1,340,040 is: 2,022,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,032 : 1,340,040 = 1,340,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,032/1,340,040 = 1,340,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,032x = 1,340,040 × 1,340,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,032x = 1,795,707,201,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,707,201,600/888,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,119.93

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