Finding the Third Proportional to 888,288 and 1,953,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,288 and 1,953,722 is: 4,297,063.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,288 : 1,953,722 = 1,953,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,288/1,953,722 = 1,953,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,288x = 1,953,722 × 1,953,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,288x = 3,817,029,653,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,817,029,653,284/888,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,297,063.17
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