Finding the Third Proportional to 954,426 and 2,058,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,426 and 2,058,300 is: 4,438,897.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,426 : 2,058,300 = 2,058,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,426/2,058,300 = 2,058,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,426x = 2,058,300 × 2,058,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,426x = 4,236,598,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,236,598,890,000/954,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,438,897.19
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