Finding the Third Proportional to 888,220 and 1,282,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,220 and 1,282,030 is: 1,850,443.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,220 : 1,282,030 = 1,282,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,220/1,282,030 = 1,282,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,220x = 1,282,030 × 1,282,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,220x = 1,643,600,920,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,643,600,920,900/888,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,850,443.49
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