Finding the Third Proportional to 952,264 and 1,391,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,264 and 1,391,940 is: 2,034,621.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,264 : 1,391,940 = 1,391,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,264/1,391,940 = 1,391,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,264x = 1,391,940 × 1,391,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,264x = 1,937,496,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,496,963,600/952,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,621.66
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