Finding the Third Proportional to 955,314 and 1,393,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,314 and 1,393,591 is: 2,032,939.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,314 : 1,393,591 = 1,393,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,314/1,393,591 = 1,393,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,314x = 1,393,591 × 1,393,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,314x = 1,942,095,875,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,095,875,281/955,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,939.82
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