Finding the Third Proportional to 955,312 and 1,393,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,312 and 1,393,588 is: 2,032,935.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,312 : 1,393,588 = 1,393,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,312/1,393,588 = 1,393,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,312x = 1,393,588 × 1,393,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,312x = 1,942,087,513,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,087,513,744/955,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,935.33
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