Finding the Third Proportional to 956,846 and 2,051,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 956,846 and 2,051,067 is: 4,396,607.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
956,846 : 2,051,067 = 2,051,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
956,846/2,051,067 = 2,051,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
956,846x = 2,051,067 × 2,051,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
956,846x = 4,206,875,838,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,206,875,838,489/956,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,396,607.02
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