Finding the Third Proportional to 950,220 and 2,112,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,220 and 2,112,930 is: 4,698,357.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,220 : 2,112,930 = 2,112,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,220/2,112,930 = 2,112,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,220x = 2,112,930 × 2,112,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,220x = 4,464,473,184,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,464,473,184,900/950,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,698,357.42
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