Finding the Third Proportional to 955,557 and 2,060,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,557 and 2,060,559 is: 4,443,380.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,557 : 2,060,559 = 2,060,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,557/2,060,559 = 2,060,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,557x = 2,060,559 × 2,060,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,557x = 4,245,903,392,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,245,903,392,481/955,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,443,380.55
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