Finding the Third Proportional to 951,660 and 2,069,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,660 and 2,069,208 is: 4,499,108.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,660 : 2,069,208 = 2,069,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,660/2,069,208 = 2,069,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,660x = 2,069,208 × 2,069,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,660x = 4,281,621,747,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,281,621,747,264/951,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,499,108.66
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