Finding the Third Proportional to 958,042 and 1,332,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,042 and 1,332,069 is: 1,852,119.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,042 : 1,332,069 = 1,332,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,042/1,332,069 = 1,332,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,042x = 1,332,069 × 1,332,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,042x = 1,774,407,820,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,774,407,820,761/958,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,119.03
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