Finding the Third Proportional to 952,218 and 1,983,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,218 and 1,983,348 is: 4,131,059.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,218 : 1,983,348 = 1,983,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,218/1,983,348 = 1,983,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,218x = 1,983,348 × 1,983,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,218x = 3,933,669,289,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,933,669,289,104/952,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,131,059.58
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