Finding the Third Proportional to 951,790 and 1,375,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,790 and 1,375,170 is: 1,986,880.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,790 : 1,375,170 = 1,375,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,790/1,375,170 = 1,375,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,790x = 1,375,170 × 1,375,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,790x = 1,891,092,528,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,891,092,528,900/951,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,986,880.01
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