Finding the Third Proportional to 888,916 and 1,355,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,916 and 1,355,244 is: 2,066,209.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,916 : 1,355,244 = 1,355,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,916/1,355,244 = 1,355,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,916x = 1,355,244 × 1,355,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,916x = 1,836,686,299,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,836,686,299,536/888,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,209.07
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