Finding the Third Proportional to 953,685 and 2,071,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 953,685 and 2,071,395 is: 4,499,050.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953,685 : 2,071,395 = 2,071,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953,685/2,071,395 = 2,071,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953,685x = 2,071,395 × 2,071,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953,685x = 4,290,677,246,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,290,677,246,025/953,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,499,050.78
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