Finding the Third Proportional to 956,814 and 2,051,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,814 and 2,051,004 is: 4,396,483.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,814 : 2,051,004 = 2,051,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,814/2,051,004 = 2,051,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,814x = 2,051,004 × 2,051,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,814x = 4,206,617,408,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,206,617,408,016/956,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,396,483.96
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