Finding the Third Proportional to 953,150 and 1,485,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 953,150 and 1,485,993 is: 2,316,713.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953,150 : 1,485,993 = 1,485,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953,150/1,485,993 = 1,485,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953,150x = 1,485,993 × 1,485,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953,150x = 2,208,175,196,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,208,175,196,049/953,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,713.21
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