Finding the Third Proportional to 949,651.88 and 2,079,408.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 949,651.88 and 2,079,408.94 is: 4,553,185.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
949,651.88 : 2,079,408.94 = 2,079,408.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
949,651.88/2,079,408.94 = 2,079,408.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
949,651.88x = 2,079,408.94 × 2,079,408.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
949,651.88x = 4,323,941,529,354.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,323,941,529,354.88/949,651.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,553,185.90
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