Finding the Third Proportional to 888,904 and 1,355,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,904 and 1,355,226 is: 2,066,182.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,904 : 1,355,226 = 1,355,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,904/1,355,226 = 1,355,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,904x = 1,355,226 × 1,355,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,904x = 1,836,637,511,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,836,637,511,076/888,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,182.07
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