Finding the Third Proportional to 950,944 and 1,945,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,944 and 1,945,608 is: 3,980,666.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,944 : 1,945,608 = 1,945,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,944/1,945,608 = 1,945,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,944x = 1,945,608 × 1,945,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,944x = 3,785,390,489,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,785,390,489,664/950,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,980,666.04
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