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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,913 and 1,916,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,913 and 1,916,822 is: 4,133,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,913 : 1,916,822 = 1,916,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,913/1,916,822 = 1,916,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,913x = 1,916,822 × 1,916,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,913x = 3,674,206,579,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,206,579,684/888,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133,370.28

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