Finding the Third Proportional to 958,808 and 2,086,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,808 and 2,086,672 is: 4,541,263.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,808 : 2,086,672 = 2,086,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,808/2,086,672 = 2,086,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,808x = 2,086,672 × 2,086,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,808x = 4,354,200,035,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,354,200,035,584/958,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,541,263.77
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