Finding the Third Proportional to 955,682 and 2,053,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,682 and 2,053,029 is: 4,410,387.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,682 : 2,053,029 = 2,053,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,682/2,053,029 = 2,053,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,682x = 2,053,029 × 2,053,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,682x = 4,214,928,074,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,214,928,074,841/955,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,410,387.63
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