Finding the Third Proportional to 955,310 and 1,393,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,310 and 1,393,585 is: 2,032,930.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,310 : 1,393,585 = 1,393,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,310/1,393,585 = 1,393,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,310x = 1,393,585 × 1,393,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,310x = 1,942,079,152,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,079,152,225/955,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,930.83
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