Finding the Third Proportional to 952,694 and 1,474,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,694 and 1,474,497 is: 2,282,098.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,694 : 1,474,497 = 1,474,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,694/1,474,497 = 1,474,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,694x = 1,474,497 × 1,474,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,694x = 2,174,141,403,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,174,141,403,009/952,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,282,098.35
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