Finding the Third Proportional to 951,952 and 2,002,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,952 and 2,002,076 is: 4,210,620.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,952 : 2,002,076 = 2,002,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,952/2,002,076 = 2,002,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,952x = 2,002,076 × 2,002,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,952x = 4,008,308,309,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,008,308,309,776/951,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,210,620.19
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