Finding the Third Proportional to 888,951 and 1,412,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,951 and 1,412,163 is: 2,243,323.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,951 : 1,412,163 = 1,412,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,951/1,412,163 = 1,412,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,951x = 1,412,163 × 1,412,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,951x = 1,994,204,338,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,204,338,569/888,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,323.13
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