Finding the Third Proportional to 959,334 and 1,385,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,334 and 1,385,964 is: 2,002,322.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,334 : 1,385,964 = 1,385,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,334/1,385,964 = 1,385,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,334x = 1,385,964 × 1,385,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,334x = 1,920,896,209,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,920,896,209,296/959,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,002,322.66
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