Finding the Third Proportional to 955,308 and 1,393,582.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,308 and 1,393,582.50 is: 2,032,927.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,308 : 1,393,582.50 = 1,393,582.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,308/1,393,582.50 = 1,393,582.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,308x = 1,393,582.50 × 1,393,582.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,308x = 1,942,072,184,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,072,184,306.25/955,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,927.79
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