Finding the Third Proportional to 951,547 and 1,391,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,547 and 1,391,598 is: 2,035,154.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,547 : 1,391,598 = 1,391,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,547/1,391,598 = 1,391,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,547x = 1,391,598 × 1,391,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,547x = 1,936,544,993,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,544,993,604/951,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,154.33
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