Finding the Third Proportional to 888,918 and 1,412,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,918 and 1,412,109 is: 2,243,234.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,918 : 1,412,109 = 1,412,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,918/1,412,109 = 1,412,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,918x = 1,412,109 × 1,412,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,918x = 1,994,051,827,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,051,827,881/888,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,234.84
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