Finding the Third Proportional to 955,686 and 2,053,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,686 and 2,053,037 is: 4,410,403.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,686 : 2,053,037 = 2,053,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,686/2,053,037 = 2,053,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,686x = 2,053,037 × 2,053,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,686x = 4,214,960,923,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,214,960,923,369/955,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,410,403.55
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