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Finding the Third Proportional to 888,977 and 1,412,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 888,977 and 1,412,202 is: 2,243,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,977 : 1,412,202 = 1,412,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,977/1,412,202 = 1,412,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,977x = 1,412,202 × 1,412,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,977x = 1,994,314,488,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994,314,488,804/888,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243,381.42

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