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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,474 and 1,266,255

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,474 and 1,266,255 is: 1,804,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,474 : 1,266,255 = 1,266,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,474/1,266,255 = 1,266,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,474x = 1,266,255 × 1,266,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,474x = 1,603,401,725,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,401,725,025/888,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804,669.27

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