Finding the Third Proportional to 958,132 and 2,086,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,132 and 2,086,348 is: 4,543,056.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,132 : 2,086,348 = 2,086,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,132/2,086,348 = 2,086,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,132x = 2,086,348 × 2,086,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,132x = 4,352,847,977,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,352,847,977,104/958,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,543,056.67
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