Finding the Third Proportional to 951,802 and 1,401,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,802 and 1,401,387 is: 2,063,334.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,802 : 1,401,387 = 1,401,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,802/1,401,387 = 1,401,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,802x = 1,401,387 × 1,401,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,802x = 1,963,885,523,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,963,885,523,769/951,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,063,334.10
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