Finding the Third Proportional to 958,056 and 1,332,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,056 and 1,332,087 is: 1,852,142.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,056 : 1,332,087 = 1,332,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,056/1,332,087 = 1,332,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,056x = 1,332,087 × 1,332,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,056x = 1,774,455,775,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,774,455,775,569/958,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,852,142.02
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