Finding the Third Proportional to 953,930 and 2,073,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 953,930 and 2,073,522 is: 4,507,137.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953,930 : 2,073,522 = 2,073,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953,930/2,073,522 = 2,073,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953,930x = 2,073,522 × 2,073,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953,930x = 4,299,493,484,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,493,484,484/953,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,507,137.30
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