Finding the Third Proportional to 956,205 and 2,059,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,205 and 2,059,950 is: 4,437,745.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,205 : 2,059,950 = 2,059,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,205/2,059,950 = 2,059,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,205x = 2,059,950 × 2,059,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,205x = 4,243,394,002,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,243,394,002,500/956,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,437,745.05
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