Finding the Third Proportional to 952,915 and 1,431,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,915 and 1,431,498 is: 2,150,439.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,915 : 1,431,498 = 1,431,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,915/1,431,498 = 1,431,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,915x = 1,431,498 × 1,431,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,915x = 2,049,186,524,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,049,186,524,004/952,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,150,439.99
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