Finding the Third Proportional to 954,840 and 1,338,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,840 and 1,338,516 is: 1,876,361.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,840 : 1,338,516 = 1,338,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,840/1,338,516 = 1,338,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,840x = 1,338,516 × 1,338,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,840x = 1,791,625,082,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,791,625,082,256/954,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,876,361.57
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