Finding the Third Proportional to 952,209 and 1,983,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,209 and 1,983,330 is: 4,131,023.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,209 : 1,983,330 = 1,983,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,209/1,983,330 = 1,983,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,209x = 1,983,330 × 1,983,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,209x = 3,933,597,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,933,597,888,900/952,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,131,023.64
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