Finding the Third Proportional to 952,601 and 2,054,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,601 and 2,054,769 is: 4,432,155.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,601 : 2,054,769 = 2,054,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,601/2,054,769 = 2,054,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,601x = 2,054,769 × 2,054,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,601x = 4,222,075,643,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,222,075,643,361/952,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,432,155.38
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