Finding the Third Proportional to 951,696 and 2,060,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,696 and 2,060,206 is: 4,459,878.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,696 : 2,060,206 = 2,060,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,696/2,060,206 = 2,060,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,696x = 2,060,206 × 2,060,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,696x = 4,244,448,762,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,244,448,762,436/951,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,878.75
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