Finding the Third Proportional to 956,280 and 2,080,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,280 and 2,080,792 is: 4,527,643.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,280 : 2,080,792 = 2,080,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,280/2,080,792 = 2,080,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,280x = 2,080,792 × 2,080,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,280x = 4,329,695,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,329,695,347,264/956,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,527,643.94
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