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Finding the Third Proportional to 950,550 and 2,113,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 950,550 and 2,113,623 is: 4,699,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,550 : 2,113,623 = 2,113,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,550/2,113,623 = 2,113,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,550x = 2,113,623 × 2,113,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,550x = 4,467,402,186,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,402,186,129/950,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699,807.68

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