Finding the Third Proportional to 953,428 and 1,398,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 953,428 and 1,398,974 is: 2,052,727.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953,428 : 1,398,974 = 1,398,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953,428/1,398,974 = 1,398,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953,428x = 1,398,974 × 1,398,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953,428x = 1,957,128,252,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,957,128,252,676/953,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,052,727.90
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