Finding the Third Proportional to 951,533 and 1,391,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,533 and 1,391,574 is: 2,035,114.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,533 : 1,391,574 = 1,391,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,533/1,391,574 = 1,391,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,533x = 1,391,574 × 1,391,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,533x = 1,936,478,197,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,478,197,476/951,533 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,114.07
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