Finding the Third Proportional to 958,554 and 1,503,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,554 and 1,503,657 is: 2,358,744.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,554 : 1,503,657 = 1,503,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,554/1,503,657 = 1,503,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,554x = 1,503,657 × 1,503,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,554x = 2,260,984,373,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,260,984,373,649/958,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,358,744.92
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