Finding the Third Proportional to 952,614 and 2,054,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,614 and 2,054,790 is: 4,432,185.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,614 : 2,054,790 = 2,054,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,614/2,054,790 = 2,054,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,614x = 2,054,790 × 2,054,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,614x = 4,222,161,944,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,222,161,944,100/952,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,432,185.49
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