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Finding the Third Proportional to 950,572 and 1,979,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 950,572 and 1,979,775 is: 4,123,316.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950,572 : 1,979,775 = 1,979,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950,572/1,979,775 = 1,979,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950,572x = 1,979,775 × 1,979,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950,572x = 3,919,509,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,509,050,625/950,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123,316.33

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