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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,930 and 1,355,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,930 and 1,355,265 is: 2,066,240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,930 : 1,355,265 = 1,355,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,930/1,355,265 = 1,355,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,930x = 1,355,265 × 1,355,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,930x = 1,836,743,220,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,743,220,225/888,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066,240.56

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