Finding the Third Proportional to 952,984 and 1,858,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,984 and 1,858,090 is: 3,622,829.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,984 : 1,858,090 = 1,858,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,984/1,858,090 = 1,858,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,984x = 1,858,090 × 1,858,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,984x = 3,452,498,448,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,452,498,448,100/952,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,622,829.39
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