Finding the Third Proportional to 888,920 and 1,355,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,920 and 1,355,250 is: 2,066,218.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,920 : 1,355,250 = 1,355,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,920/1,355,250 = 1,355,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,920x = 1,355,250 × 1,355,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,920x = 1,836,702,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,836,702,562,500/888,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,218.07
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