Finding the Third Proportional to 954,572 and 2,058,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,572 and 2,058,511 is: 4,439,128.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,572 : 2,058,511 = 2,058,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,572/2,058,511 = 2,058,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,572x = 2,058,511 × 2,058,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,572x = 4,237,467,537,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,237,467,537,121/954,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,128.26
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