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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,967 and 1,412,187

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,967 and 1,412,187 is: 2,243,359.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,967 : 1,412,187 = 1,412,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,967/1,412,187 = 1,412,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,967x = 1,412,187 × 1,412,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,967x = 1,994,272,122,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,272,122,969/888,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243,359.00

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