Finding the Third Proportional to 958,038 and 1,332,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,038 and 1,332,063 is: 1,852,110.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,038 : 1,332,063 = 1,332,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,038/1,332,063 = 1,332,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,038x = 1,332,063 × 1,332,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,038x = 1,774,391,835,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,774,391,835,969/958,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,110.08
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