Finding the Third Proportional to 901,080 and 1,950,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,080 and 1,950,872 is: 4,223,711.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,080 : 1,950,872 = 1,950,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,080/1,950,872 = 1,950,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,080x = 1,950,872 × 1,950,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,080x = 3,805,901,560,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,805,901,560,384/901,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,223,711.06
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