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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,948 and 1,444,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,948 and 1,444,231 is: 2,346,372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,948 : 1,444,231 = 1,444,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,948/1,444,231 = 1,444,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,948x = 1,444,231 × 1,444,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,948x = 2,085,803,181,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,803,181,361/888,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346,372.55

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