Finding the Third Proportional to 949,902 and 1,938,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 949,902 and 1,938,546 is: 3,956,156.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,902 : 1,938,546 = 1,938,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,902/1,938,546 = 1,938,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,902x = 1,938,546 × 1,938,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,902x = 3,757,960,594,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,757,960,594,116/949,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,956,156.10
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