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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,942 and 1,412,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,942 and 1,412,136 is: 2,243,260.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,942 : 1,412,136 = 1,412,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,942/1,412,136 = 1,412,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,942x = 1,412,136 × 1,412,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,942x = 1,994,128,082,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,128,082,496/888,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243,260.06

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