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Finding the Third Proportional to 951,615 and 1,389,447

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Solution

The third proportional to 951,615 and 1,389,447 is: 2,028,722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951,615 : 1,389,447 = 1,389,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951,615/1,389,447 = 1,389,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951,615x = 1,389,447 × 1,389,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951,615x = 1,930,562,965,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,562,965,809/951,615
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028,722.71

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