Finding the Third Proportional to 888,948 and 1,412,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,948 and 1,412,159 is: 2,243,317.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,948 : 1,412,159 = 1,412,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,948/1,412,159 = 1,412,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,948x = 1,412,159 × 1,412,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,948x = 1,994,193,041,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,193,041,281/888,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,317.99
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