Finding the Third Proportional to 952,654 and 2,054,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,654 and 2,054,872 is: 4,432,353.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,654 : 2,054,872 = 2,054,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,654/2,054,872 = 2,054,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,654x = 2,054,872 × 2,054,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,654x = 4,222,498,936,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,222,498,936,384/952,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,432,353.13
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