Finding the Third Proportional to 955,062 and 1,444,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,062 and 1,444,897 is: 2,185,960.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,062 : 1,444,897 = 1,444,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,062/1,444,897 = 1,444,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,062x = 1,444,897 × 1,444,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,062x = 2,087,727,340,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,087,727,340,609/955,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,185,960.01
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