Finding the Third Proportional to 951,280 and 2,059,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,280 and 2,059,376 is: 4,458,234.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,280 : 2,059,376 = 2,059,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,280/2,059,376 = 2,059,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,280x = 2,059,376 × 2,059,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,280x = 4,241,029,509,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,241,029,509,376/951,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,458,234.70
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