Finding the Third Proportional to 958,632 and 1,467,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,632 and 1,467,036 is: 2,245,068.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,632 : 1,467,036 = 1,467,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,632/1,467,036 = 1,467,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,632x = 1,467,036 × 1,467,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,632x = 2,152,194,625,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,152,194,625,296/958,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,068.62
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