Finding the Third Proportional to 958,068 and 2,092,459.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,068 and 2,092,459.50 is: 4,570,016.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,068 : 2,092,459.50 = 2,092,459.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,068/2,092,459.50 = 2,092,459.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,068x = 2,092,459.50 × 2,092,459.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,068x = 4,378,386,759,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,378,386,759,140.25/958,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,570,016.70
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