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Finding the Third Proportional to 952,605 and 2,036,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 952,605 and 2,036,220 is: 4,352,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952,605 : 2,036,220 = 2,036,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952,605/2,036,220 = 2,036,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952,605x = 2,036,220 × 2,036,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952,605x = 4,146,191,888,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,191,888,400/952,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352,477.56

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