Finding the Third Proportional to 888,372 and 1,299,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,372 and 1,299,367 is: 1,900,504.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,372 : 1,299,367 = 1,299,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,372/1,299,367 = 1,299,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,372x = 1,299,367 × 1,299,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,372x = 1,688,354,600,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,688,354,600,689/888,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,900,504.07
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