Finding the Third Proportional to 951,542 and 1,391,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,542 and 1,391,592 is: 2,035,147.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,542 : 1,391,592 = 1,391,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,542/1,391,592 = 1,391,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,542x = 1,391,592 × 1,391,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,542x = 1,936,528,294,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,528,294,464/951,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,147.47
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