Finding the Third Proportional to 955,296 and 1,393,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,296 and 1,393,567 is: 2,032,908.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,296 : 1,393,567 = 1,393,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,296/1,393,567 = 1,393,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,296x = 1,393,567 × 1,393,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,296x = 1,942,028,983,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,028,983,489/955,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,908.11
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