Finding the Third Proportional to 888,458 and 1,364,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,458 and 1,364,769 is: 2,096,434.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,458 : 1,364,769 = 1,364,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,458/1,364,769 = 1,364,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,458x = 1,364,769 × 1,364,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,458x = 1,862,594,423,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,862,594,423,361/888,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,096,434.97
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