Finding the Third Proportional to 949,890 and 1,938,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 949,890 and 1,938,525 is: 3,956,120.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,890 : 1,938,525 = 1,938,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,890/1,938,525 = 1,938,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,890x = 1,938,525 × 1,938,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,890x = 3,757,879,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,757,879,175,625/949,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,956,120.37
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