Finding the Third Proportional to 937,950 and 1,453,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,950 and 1,453,260 is: 2,251,681.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,950 : 1,453,260 = 1,453,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,950/1,453,260 = 1,453,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,950x = 1,453,260 × 1,453,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,950x = 2,111,964,627,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,111,964,627,600/937,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,681.46
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