Finding the Third Proportional to 955,318 and 1,393,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,318 and 1,393,597 is: 2,032,948.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,318 : 1,393,597 = 1,393,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,318/1,393,597 = 1,393,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,318x = 1,393,597 × 1,393,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,318x = 1,942,112,598,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,942,112,598,409/955,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,032,948.82
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