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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,930 and 1,444,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,930 and 1,444,203 is: 2,346,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,930 : 1,444,203 = 1,444,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,930/1,444,203 = 1,444,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,930x = 1,444,203 × 1,444,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,930x = 2,085,722,305,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,722,305,209/888,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346,329.08

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