Finding the Third Proportional to 950,958 and 1,410,718.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,958 and 1,410,718.50 is: 2,092,759.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,958 : 1,410,718.50 = 1,410,718.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,958/1,410,718.50 = 1,410,718.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,958x = 1,410,718.50 × 1,410,718.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,958x = 1,990,126,686,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,990,126,686,242.25/950,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,092,759.81
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