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Finding the Third Proportional to 950,270 and 2,049,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 950,270 and 2,049,075 is: 4,418,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,270 : 2,049,075 = 2,049,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,270/2,049,075 = 2,049,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,270x = 2,049,075 × 2,049,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,270x = 4,198,708,355,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,708,355,625/950,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418,437.24

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