Finding the Third Proportional to 952,770 and 1,983,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,770 and 1,983,944 is: 4,131,147.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,770 : 1,983,944 = 1,983,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,770/1,983,944 = 1,983,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,770x = 1,983,944 × 1,983,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,770x = 3,936,033,795,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,936,033,795,136/952,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,131,147.91
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