Finding the Third Proportional to 952,772 and 2,043,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,772 and 2,043,688 is: 4,383,693.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,772 : 2,043,688 = 2,043,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,772/2,043,688 = 2,043,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,772x = 2,043,688 × 2,043,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,772x = 4,176,660,641,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,176,660,641,344/952,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,383,693.73
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