Finding the Third Proportional to 952,521 and 1,357,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,521 and 1,357,833 is: 1,935,611.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,521 : 1,357,833 = 1,357,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,521/1,357,833 = 1,357,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,521x = 1,357,833 × 1,357,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,521x = 1,843,710,455,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,843,710,455,889/952,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,935,611.35
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