Finding the Third Proportional to 954,642 and 2,058,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,642 and 2,058,702 is: 4,439,626.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,642 : 2,058,702 = 2,058,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,642/2,058,702 = 2,058,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,642x = 2,058,702 × 2,058,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,642x = 4,238,253,924,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,238,253,924,804/954,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,626.50
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