Finding the Third Proportional to 888,306 and 1,266,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,306 and 1,266,027 is: 1,804,360.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,306 : 1,266,027 = 1,266,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,306/1,266,027 = 1,266,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,306x = 1,266,027 × 1,266,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,306x = 1,602,824,364,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,824,364,729/888,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,804,360.62
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