Finding the Third Proportional to 958,044 and 1,332,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,044 and 1,332,072 is: 1,852,123.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,044 : 1,332,072 = 1,332,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,044/1,332,072 = 1,332,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,044x = 1,332,072 × 1,332,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,044x = 1,774,415,813,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,774,415,813,184/958,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,123.51
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