Finding the Third Proportional to 950,418 and 1,968,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,418 and 1,968,203 is: 4,075,915.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,418 : 1,968,203 = 1,968,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,418/1,968,203 = 1,968,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,418x = 1,968,203 × 1,968,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,418x = 3,873,823,049,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,873,823,049,209/950,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,075,915.07
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