Finding the Third Proportional to 951,600 and 1,389,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,600 and 1,389,432 is: 2,028,710.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,600 : 1,389,432 = 1,389,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,600/1,389,432 = 1,389,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,600x = 1,389,432 × 1,389,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,600x = 1,930,521,282,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,930,521,282,624/951,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,028,710.89
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