Finding the Third Proportional to 937,962 and 1,453,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 937,962 and 1,453,278 is: 2,251,708.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937,962 : 1,453,278 = 1,453,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937,962/1,453,278 = 1,453,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937,962x = 1,453,278 × 1,453,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937,962x = 2,112,016,945,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,112,016,945,284/937,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,708.43
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