Finding the Third Proportional to 955,869 and 1,995,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,869 and 1,995,391 is: 4,165,408.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,869 : 1,995,391 = 1,995,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,869/1,995,391 = 1,995,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,869x = 1,995,391 × 1,995,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,869x = 3,981,585,242,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,981,585,242,881/955,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,165,408.90
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