Finding the Third Proportional to 951,576 and 1,391,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,576 and 1,391,628 is: 2,035,180.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,576 : 1,391,628 = 1,391,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,576/1,391,628 = 1,391,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,576x = 1,391,628 × 1,391,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,576x = 1,936,628,490,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,936,628,490,384/951,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,180.05
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