Finding the Third Proportional to 888,936 and 1,412,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,936 and 1,412,137.50 is: 2,243,279.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,936 : 1,412,137.50 = 1,412,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,936/1,412,137.50 = 1,412,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,936x = 1,412,137.50 × 1,412,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,936x = 1,994,132,318,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,132,318,906.25/888,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,279.96
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