Finding the Third Proportional to 956,760 and 2,030,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,760 and 2,030,136 is: 4,307,717.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,760 : 2,030,136 = 2,030,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,760/2,030,136 = 2,030,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,760x = 2,030,136 × 2,030,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,760x = 4,121,452,178,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,121,452,178,496/956,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,307,717.90
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