Finding the Third Proportional to 888,222 and 1,348,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,222 and 1,348,950 is: 2,048,661.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,222 : 1,348,950 = 1,348,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,222/1,348,950 = 1,348,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,222x = 1,348,950 × 1,348,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,222x = 1,819,666,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,819,666,102,500/888,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,661.37
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