Finding the Third Proportional to 955,830 and 2,066,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,830 and 2,066,528 is: 4,467,884.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,830 : 2,066,528 = 2,066,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,830/2,066,528 = 2,066,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,830x = 2,066,528 × 2,066,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,830x = 4,270,537,974,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,270,537,974,784/955,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,467,884.43
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