Finding the Third Proportional to 937,956 and 1,453,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,956 and 1,453,266 is: 2,251,685.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,956 : 1,453,266 = 1,453,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,956/1,453,266 = 1,453,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,956x = 1,453,266 × 1,453,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,956x = 2,111,982,066,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,111,982,066,756/937,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,685.65
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