Finding the Third Proportional to 952,598 and 2,054,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,598 and 2,054,760 is: 4,432,130.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,598 : 2,054,760 = 2,054,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,598/2,054,760 = 2,054,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,598x = 2,054,760 × 2,054,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,598x = 4,222,038,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,222,038,657,600/952,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,432,130.51
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