Finding the Third Proportional to 888,954 and 1,412,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 888,954 and 1,412,166 is: 2,243,325.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
888,954 : 1,412,166 = 1,412,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
888,954/1,412,166 = 1,412,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
888,954x = 1,412,166 × 1,412,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
888,954x = 1,994,212,811,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,994,212,811,556/888,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,325.09
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