Finding the Third Proportional to 952,766 and 2,043,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,766 and 2,043,680 is: 4,383,687.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,766 : 2,043,680 = 2,043,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,766/2,043,680 = 2,043,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,766x = 2,043,680 × 2,043,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,766x = 4,176,627,942,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,176,627,942,400/952,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,383,687.01
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