Finding the Third Proportional to 955,490 and 1,445,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,490 and 1,445,587 is: 2,187,068.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,490 : 1,445,587 = 1,445,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,490/1,445,587 = 1,445,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,490x = 1,445,587 × 1,445,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,490x = 2,089,721,774,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,089,721,774,569/955,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,187,068.18
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