Finding the Third Proportional to 955,476 and 1,381,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,476 and 1,381,212 is: 1,996,645.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,476 : 1,381,212 = 1,381,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,476/1,381,212 = 1,381,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,476x = 1,381,212 × 1,381,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,476x = 1,907,746,588,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,907,746,588,944/955,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,996,645.22
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