Finding the Third Proportional to 958,794 and 2,130,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,794 and 2,130,420 is: 4,733,748.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,794 : 2,130,420 = 2,130,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,794/2,130,420 = 2,130,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,794x = 2,130,420 × 2,130,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,794x = 4,538,689,376,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,538,689,376,400/958,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,733,748.20
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