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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,948 and 1,444,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,948 and 1,444,230 is: 2,346,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,948 : 1,444,230 = 1,444,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,948/1,444,230 = 1,444,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,948x = 1,444,230 × 1,444,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,948x = 2,085,800,292,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,800,292,900/888,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346,369.30

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