Finding the Third Proportional to 949,887 and 1,938,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 949,887 and 1,938,519 is: 3,956,108.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,887 : 1,938,519 = 1,938,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,887/1,938,519 = 1,938,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,887x = 1,938,519 × 1,938,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,887x = 3,757,855,913,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,757,855,913,361/949,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,956,108.37
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