Finding the Third Proportional to 951,612 and 1,401,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,612 and 1,401,130 is: 2,062,989.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,612 : 1,401,130 = 1,401,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,612/1,401,130 = 1,401,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,612x = 1,401,130 × 1,401,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,612x = 1,963,165,276,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,165,276,900/951,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,989.20
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