Finding the Third Proportional to 951,550.50 and 2,060,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,550.50 and 2,060,868 is: 4,463,427.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,550.50 : 2,060,868 = 2,060,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,550.50/2,060,868 = 2,060,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,550.50x = 2,060,868 × 2,060,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,550.50x = 4,247,176,913,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,247,176,913,424/951,550.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,463,427.76
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