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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,567 and 1,340,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,567 and 1,340,703 is: 2,022,902.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,567 : 1,340,703 = 1,340,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,567/1,340,703 = 1,340,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,567x = 1,340,703 × 1,340,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,567x = 1,797,484,534,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,484,534,209/888,567
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022,902.64

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