Finding the Third Proportional to 888,628 and 1,376,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,628 and 1,376,358 is: 2,131,782.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,628 : 1,376,358 = 1,376,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,628/1,376,358 = 1,376,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,628x = 1,376,358 × 1,376,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,628x = 1,894,361,344,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,894,361,344,164/888,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,782.19
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