Finding the Third Proportional to 888,926 and 1,412,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,926 and 1,412,121 is: 2,243,252.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,926 : 1,412,121 = 1,412,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,926/1,412,121 = 1,412,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,926x = 1,412,121 × 1,412,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,926x = 1,994,085,718,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,085,718,641/888,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,252.78
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