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Finding the Third Proportional to 955,977 and 2,080,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 955,977 and 2,080,542 is: 4,527,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955,977 : 2,080,542 = 2,080,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955,977/2,080,542 = 2,080,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955,977x = 2,080,542 × 2,080,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955,977x = 4,328,655,013,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328,655,013,764/955,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,527,990.75

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