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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,912 and 1,355,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,912 and 1,355,238 is: 2,066,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,912 : 1,355,238 = 1,355,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,912/1,355,238 = 1,355,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,912x = 1,355,238 × 1,355,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,912x = 1,836,670,036,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,670,036,644/888,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,200.07

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