Finding the Third Proportional to 888,454 and 1,364,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,454 and 1,364,763 is: 2,096,425.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,454 : 1,364,763 = 1,364,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,454/1,364,763 = 1,364,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,454x = 1,364,763 × 1,364,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,454x = 1,862,578,046,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,862,578,046,169/888,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,096,425.98
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