Finding the Third Proportional to 958,124 and 2,086,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,124 and 2,086,347 is: 4,543,090.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,124 : 2,086,347 = 2,086,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,124/2,086,347 = 2,086,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,124x = 2,086,347 × 2,086,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,124x = 4,352,843,804,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,352,843,804,409/958,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,543,090.25
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