Finding the Third Proportional to 954,228 and 2,057,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,228 and 2,057,912 is: 4,438,144.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,228 : 2,057,912 = 2,057,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,228/2,057,912 = 2,057,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,228x = 2,057,912 × 2,057,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,228x = 4,235,001,799,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,235,001,799,744/954,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,438,144.55
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