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