Finding the Third Proportional to 959,033 and 1,431,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,033 and 1,431,984 is: 2,138,172.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,033 : 1,431,984 = 1,431,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,033/1,431,984 = 1,431,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,033x = 1,431,984 × 1,431,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,033x = 2,050,578,176,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,050,578,176,256/959,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,138,172.70
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