Finding the Third Proportional to 951,592 and 1,401,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,592 and 1,401,103 is: 2,062,953.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,592 : 1,401,103 = 1,401,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,592/1,401,103 = 1,401,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,592x = 1,401,103 × 1,401,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,592x = 1,963,089,616,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,089,616,609/951,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,953.05
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