Finding the Third Proportional to 888,932 and 1,444,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,932 and 1,444,206 is: 2,346,333.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,932 : 1,444,206 = 1,444,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,932/1,444,206 = 1,444,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,932x = 1,444,206 × 1,444,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,932x = 2,085,730,970,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,085,730,970,436/888,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,333.54
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