Finding the Third Proportional to 954,506 and 1,337,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,506 and 1,337,907 is: 1,875,310.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,506 : 1,337,907 = 1,337,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,506/1,337,907 = 1,337,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,506x = 1,337,907 × 1,337,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,506x = 1,789,995,140,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,789,995,140,649/954,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,875,310.52
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