Finding the Third Proportional to 955,406 and 2,252,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,406 and 2,252,192 is: 5,309,123.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,406 : 2,252,192 = 2,252,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,406/2,252,192 = 2,252,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,406x = 2,252,192 × 2,252,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,406x = 5,072,368,804,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,072,368,804,864/955,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,309,123.87
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