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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,495 and 1,266,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,495 and 1,266,285 is: 1,804,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,495 : 1,266,285 = 1,266,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,495/1,266,285 = 1,266,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,495x = 1,266,285 × 1,266,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,495x = 1,603,477,701,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,477,701,225/888,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804,712.13

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