Finding the Third Proportional to 956,708 and 2,065,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,708 and 2,065,609 is: 4,459,814.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,708 : 2,065,609 = 2,065,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,708/2,065,609 = 2,065,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,708x = 2,065,609 × 2,065,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,708x = 4,266,740,540,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,266,740,540,881/956,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,814.85
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