Finding the Third Proportional to 958,928 and 1,455,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,928 and 1,455,888 is: 2,210,395.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,928 : 1,455,888 = 1,455,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,928/1,455,888 = 1,455,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,928x = 1,455,888 × 1,455,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,928x = 2,119,609,868,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,609,868,544/958,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,210,395.22
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