Finding the Third Proportional to 955,975 and 2,080,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 955,975 and 2,080,538 is: 4,527,982.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
955,975 : 2,080,538 = 2,080,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
955,975/2,080,538 = 2,080,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
955,975x = 2,080,538 × 2,080,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
955,975x = 4,328,638,369,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,328,638,369,444/955,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,527,982.81
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