Finding the Third Proportional to 985,958 and 1,408,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 985,958 and 1,408,953 is: 2,013,421.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
985,958 : 1,408,953 = 1,408,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
985,958/1,408,953 = 1,408,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
985,958x = 1,408,953 × 1,408,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
985,958x = 1,985,148,556,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,985,148,556,209/985,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,013,421.01
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