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Finding the Third Proportional to 952,204 and 1,983,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 952,204 and 1,983,320 is: 4,131,003.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,204 : 1,983,320 = 1,983,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,204/1,983,320 = 1,983,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,204x = 1,983,320 × 1,983,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,204x = 3,933,558,222,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,558,222,400/952,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131,003.67

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