Finding the Third Proportional to 888,929 and 1,412,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,929 and 1,412,126 is: 2,243,261.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,929 : 1,412,126 = 1,412,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,929/1,412,126 = 1,412,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,929x = 1,412,126 × 1,412,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,929x = 1,994,099,839,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,099,839,876/888,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,261.09
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