Finding the Third Proportional to 951,614 and 1,401,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,614 and 1,401,133 is: 2,062,993.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,614 : 1,401,133 = 1,401,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,614/1,401,133 = 1,401,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,614x = 1,401,133 × 1,401,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,614x = 1,963,173,683,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,173,683,689/951,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,993.70
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