Finding the Third Proportional to 956,532 and 1,464,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,532 and 1,464,930 is: 2,243,542.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,532 : 1,464,930 = 1,464,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,532/1,464,930 = 1,464,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,532x = 1,464,930 × 1,464,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,532x = 2,146,019,904,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,146,019,904,900/956,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,243,542.20
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