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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,458 and 1,266,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,458 and 1,266,231 is: 1,804,633.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,458 : 1,266,231 = 1,266,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,458/1,266,231 = 1,266,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,458x = 1,266,231 × 1,266,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,458x = 1,603,340,945,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,340,945,361/888,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804,633.36

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