Finding the Third Proportional to 958,930 and 1,455,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,930 and 1,455,892 is: 2,210,402.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,930 : 1,455,892 = 1,455,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,930/1,455,892 = 1,455,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,930x = 1,455,892 × 1,455,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,930x = 2,119,621,515,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,119,621,515,664/958,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,210,402.76
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