Finding the Third Proportional to 888,310 and 1,266,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,310 and 1,266,034 is: 1,804,372.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,310 : 1,266,034 = 1,266,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,310/1,266,034 = 1,266,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,310x = 1,266,034 × 1,266,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,310x = 1,602,842,089,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,602,842,089,156/888,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,804,372.45
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