Finding the Third Proportional to 954,784 and 2,079,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 954,784 and 2,079,992 is: 4,531,251.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
954,784 : 2,079,992 = 2,079,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
954,784/2,079,992 = 2,079,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
954,784x = 2,079,992 × 2,079,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
954,784x = 4,326,366,720,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,326,366,720,064/954,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,531,251.80
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