Finding the Third Proportional to 951,710 and 2,060,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,710 and 2,060,234 is: 4,459,934.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,710 : 2,060,234 = 2,060,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,710/2,060,234 = 2,060,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,710x = 2,060,234 × 2,060,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,710x = 4,244,564,134,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,244,564,134,756/951,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,934.37
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