Finding the Third Proportional to 956,834 and 2,061,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,834 and 2,061,124 is: 4,439,884.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,834 : 2,061,124 = 2,061,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,834/2,061,124 = 2,061,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,834x = 2,061,124 × 2,061,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,834x = 4,248,232,143,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,248,232,143,376/956,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,884.18
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