Finding the Third Proportional to 955,584 and 1,339,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,584 and 1,339,392 is: 1,877,355.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,584 : 1,339,392 = 1,339,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,584/1,339,392 = 1,339,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,584x = 1,339,392 × 1,339,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,584x = 1,793,970,929,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,793,970,929,664/955,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,877,355.55
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