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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,503 and 2,070,414

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,503 and 2,070,414 is: 4,486,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,503 : 2,070,414 = 2,070,414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,503/2,070,414 = 2,070,414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,503x = 2,070,414 × 2,070,414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,503x = 4,286,614,131,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,614,131,396/955,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486,238.28

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