Finding the Third Proportional to 951,546 and 1,457,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,546 and 1,457,459 is: 2,232,353.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,546 : 1,457,459 = 1,457,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,546/1,457,459 = 1,457,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,546x = 1,457,459 × 1,457,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,546x = 2,124,186,736,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,124,186,736,681/951,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,232,353.18
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