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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,971 and 2,080,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,971 and 2,080,530 is: 4,527,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,971 : 2,080,530 = 2,080,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,971/2,080,530 = 2,080,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,971x = 2,080,530 × 2,080,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,971x = 4,328,605,080,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,605,080,900/955,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527,966.94

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