Finding the Third Proportional to 951,907 and 1,474,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,907 and 1,474,596 is: 2,284,291.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,907 : 1,474,596 = 1,474,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,907/1,474,596 = 1,474,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,907x = 1,474,596 × 1,474,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,907x = 2,174,433,363,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,174,433,363,216/951,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,284,291.81
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