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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,908 and 1,355,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,908 and 1,355,232 is: 2,066,191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,908 : 1,355,232 = 1,355,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,908/1,355,232 = 1,355,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,908x = 1,355,232 × 1,355,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,908x = 1,836,653,773,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,653,773,824/888,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,191.07

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