Finding the Third Proportional to 951,964 and 2,002,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 951,964 and 2,002,100 is: 4,210,668.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
951,964 : 2,002,100 = 2,002,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
951,964/2,002,100 = 2,002,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
951,964x = 2,002,100 × 2,002,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
951,964x = 4,008,404,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,008,404,410,000/951,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,210,668.06
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