Finding the Third Proportional to 958,704 and 2,089,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,704 and 2,089,002 is: 4,551,904.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,704 : 2,089,002 = 2,089,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,704/2,089,002 = 2,089,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,704x = 2,089,002 × 2,089,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,704x = 4,363,929,356,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,363,929,356,004/958,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,551,904.82
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