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Finding the Third Proportional to 950,949 and 1,392,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 950,949 and 1,392,285 is: 2,038,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,949 : 1,392,285 = 1,392,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,949/1,392,285 = 1,392,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,949x = 1,392,285 × 1,392,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,949x = 1,938,457,521,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,457,521,225/950,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038,445.30

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