Finding the Third Proportional to 955,006 and 1,490,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,006 and 1,490,634 is: 2,326,676.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,006 : 1,490,634 = 1,490,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,006/1,490,634 = 1,490,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,006x = 1,490,634 × 1,490,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,006x = 2,221,989,721,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,221,989,721,956/955,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,676.19
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