Finding the Third Proportional to 958,350 and 1,437,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,350 and 1,437,552 is: 2,156,368.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,350 : 1,437,552 = 1,437,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,350/1,437,552 = 1,437,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,350x = 1,437,552 × 1,437,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,350x = 2,066,555,752,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,066,555,752,704/958,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,368.50
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