Finding the Third Proportional to 956,712 and 2,050,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,712 and 2,050,800 is: 4,396,078.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,712 : 2,050,800 = 2,050,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,712/2,050,800 = 2,050,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,712x = 2,050,800 × 2,050,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,712x = 4,205,780,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,205,780,640,000/956,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,396,078.07
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