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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,946 and 1,444,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,946 and 1,444,227 is: 2,346,364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,946 : 1,444,227 = 1,444,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,946/1,444,227 = 1,444,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,946x = 1,444,227 × 1,444,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,946x = 2,085,791,627,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,791,627,529/888,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346,364.83

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