Finding the Third Proportional to 954,722 and 1,338,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,722 and 1,338,339 is: 1,876,097.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,722 : 1,338,339 = 1,338,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,722/1,338,339 = 1,338,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,722x = 1,338,339 × 1,338,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,722x = 1,791,151,278,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,791,151,278,921/954,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,876,097.21
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