Finding the Third Proportional to 952,758 and 1,983,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,758 and 1,983,924 is: 4,131,116.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,758 : 1,983,924 = 1,983,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,758/1,983,924 = 1,983,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,758x = 1,983,924 × 1,983,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,758x = 3,935,954,437,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,935,954,437,776/952,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,131,116.65
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