Finding the Third Proportional to 954,324 and 2,080,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,324 and 2,080,116 is: 4,533,976.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,324 : 2,080,116 = 2,080,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,324/2,080,116 = 2,080,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,324x = 2,080,116 × 2,080,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,324x = 4,326,882,573,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,326,882,573,456/954,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,533,976.48
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