Finding the Third Proportional to 888,408 and 1,374,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,408 and 1,374,138 is: 2,125,437.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,408 : 1,374,138 = 1,374,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,408/1,374,138 = 1,374,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,408x = 1,374,138 × 1,374,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,408x = 1,888,255,243,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,888,255,243,044/888,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,125,437.01
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