Finding the Third Proportional to 950,256 and 2,049,045.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 950,256 and 2,049,045.75 is: 4,418,376.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
950,256 : 2,049,045.75 = 2,049,045.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
950,256/2,049,045.75 = 2,049,045.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
950,256x = 2,049,045.75 × 2,049,045.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
950,256x = 4,198,588,485,593.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,198,588,485,593.06/950,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,418,376.19
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