Finding the Third Proportional to 2,021,315.63 and 2,956,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 2,021,315.63 and 2,956,734 is: 4,325,042.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,021,315.63 : 2,956,734 = 2,956,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,021,315.63/2,956,734 = 2,956,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,021,315.63x = 2,956,734 × 2,956,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,021,315.63x = 8,742,275,946,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,742,275,946,756/2,021,315.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,325,042.48
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