Finding the Third Proportional to 954,566 and 2,058,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,566 and 2,058,572 is: 4,439,419.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,566 : 2,058,572 = 2,058,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,566/2,058,572 = 2,058,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,566x = 2,058,572 × 2,058,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,566x = 4,237,718,679,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,237,718,679,184/954,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,419.25
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