Finding the Third Proportional to 950,894 and 1,477,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,894 and 1,477,125 is: 2,294,575.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,894 : 1,477,125 = 1,477,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,894/1,477,125 = 1,477,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,894x = 1,477,125 × 1,477,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,894x = 2,181,898,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,181,898,265,625/950,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,294,575.70
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