Finding the Third Proportional to 955,281 and 1,533,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,281 and 1,533,954 is: 2,463,165.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,281 : 1,533,954 = 1,533,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,281/1,533,954 = 1,533,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,281x = 1,533,954 × 1,533,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,281x = 2,353,014,874,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,353,014,874,116/955,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,463,165.16
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