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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,503 and 2,079,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,503 and 2,079,594 is: 4,526,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,503 : 2,079,594 = 2,079,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,503/2,079,594 = 2,079,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,503x = 2,079,594 × 2,079,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,503x = 4,324,711,204,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,711,204,836/955,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,526,109.50

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