Finding the Third Proportional to 949,830 and 1,938,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 949,830 and 1,938,417 is: 3,955,929.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,830 : 1,938,417 = 1,938,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,830/1,938,417 = 1,938,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,830x = 1,938,417 × 1,938,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,830x = 3,757,460,465,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,757,460,465,889/949,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,955,929.45
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