Finding the Third Proportional to 888,932 and 1,270,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,932 and 1,270,254 is: 1,815,150.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,932 : 1,270,254 = 1,270,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,932/1,270,254 = 1,270,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,932x = 1,270,254 × 1,270,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,932x = 1,613,545,224,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,613,545,224,516/888,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,815,150.34
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