Finding the Third Proportional to 950,421 and 1,968,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,421 and 1,968,207 is: 4,075,918.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,421 : 1,968,207 = 1,968,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,421/1,968,207 = 1,968,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,421x = 1,968,207 × 1,968,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,421x = 3,873,838,794,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,873,838,794,849/950,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,075,918.77
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