Finding the Third Proportional to 958,249 and 1,437,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,249 and 1,437,397 is: 2,156,130.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,249 : 1,437,397 = 1,437,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,249/1,437,397 = 1,437,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,249x = 1,437,397 × 1,437,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,249x = 2,066,110,135,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,066,110,135,609/958,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,130.75
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