Finding the Third Proportional to 888,716 and 1,376,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,716 and 1,376,496 is: 2,131,998.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,716 : 1,376,496 = 1,376,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,716/1,376,496 = 1,376,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,716x = 1,376,496 × 1,376,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,716x = 1,894,741,238,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,894,741,238,016/888,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,131,998.57
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