Finding the Third Proportional to 952,268 and 1,391,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,268 and 1,391,946 is: 2,034,630.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,268 : 1,391,946 = 1,391,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,268/1,391,946 = 1,391,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,268x = 1,391,946 × 1,391,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,268x = 1,937,513,666,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,937,513,666,916/952,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,034,630.66
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