Finding the Third Proportional to 952,886 and 2,043,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 952,886 and 2,043,904 is: 4,384,095.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,886 : 2,043,904 = 2,043,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,886/2,043,904 = 2,043,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,886x = 2,043,904 × 2,043,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,886x = 4,177,543,561,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,177,543,561,216/952,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,384,095.85
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