Finding the Third Proportional to 953,950 and 2,021,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 953,950 and 2,021,588 is: 4,284,100.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
953,950 : 2,021,588 = 2,021,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
953,950/2,021,588 = 2,021,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
953,950x = 2,021,588 × 2,021,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
953,950x = 4,086,818,041,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,086,818,041,744/953,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,284,100.89
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