Finding the Third Proportional to 954,498 and 2,058,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,498 and 2,058,442 is: 4,439,174.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,498 : 2,058,442 = 2,058,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,498/2,058,442 = 2,058,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,498x = 2,058,442 × 2,058,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,498x = 4,237,183,467,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,237,183,467,364/954,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,174.80
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