Finding the Third Proportional to 946,058 and 1,506,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 946,058 and 1,506,094 is: 2,397,653.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
946,058 : 1,506,094 = 1,506,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
946,058/1,506,094 = 1,506,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
946,058x = 1,506,094 × 1,506,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
946,058x = 2,268,319,136,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,268,319,136,836/946,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,653.35
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