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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,934 and 1,444,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,934 and 1,444,209 is: 2,346,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,934 : 1,444,209 = 1,444,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,934/1,444,209 = 1,444,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,934x = 1,444,209 × 1,444,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,934x = 2,085,739,635,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,739,635,681/888,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346,338.01

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