Finding the Third Proportional to 952,706 and 2,043,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,706 and 2,043,557 is: 4,383,435.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,706 : 2,043,557 = 2,043,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,706/2,043,557 = 2,043,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,706x = 2,043,557 × 2,043,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,706x = 4,176,125,212,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,176,125,212,249/952,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,383,435.41
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