Finding the Third Proportional to 958,052 and 1,332,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,052 and 1,332,081 is: 1,852,133.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,052 : 1,332,081 = 1,332,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,052/1,332,081 = 1,332,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,052x = 1,332,081 × 1,332,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,052x = 1,774,439,790,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,774,439,790,561/958,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,133.07
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