Finding the Third Proportional to 952,236 and 1,473,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,236 and 1,473,795 is: 2,281,022.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,236 : 1,473,795 = 1,473,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,236/1,473,795 = 1,473,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,236x = 1,473,795 × 1,473,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,236x = 2,172,071,702,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,172,071,702,025/952,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,281,022.46
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