Finding the Third Proportional to 952,784 and 2,043,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,784 and 2,043,712 is: 4,383,741.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,784 : 2,043,712 = 2,043,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,784/2,043,712 = 2,043,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,784x = 2,043,712 × 2,043,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,784x = 4,176,758,738,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,176,758,738,944/952,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,383,741.48
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