Finding the Third Proportional to 945,266 and 1,452,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 945,266 and 1,452,941 is: 2,233,273.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945,266 : 1,452,941 = 1,452,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945,266/1,452,941 = 1,452,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945,266x = 1,452,941 × 1,452,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945,266x = 2,111,037,549,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,111,037,549,481/945,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,233,273.54
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