Finding the Third Proportional to 958,898 and 2,067,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,898 and 2,067,246 is: 4,456,684.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,898 : 2,067,246 = 2,067,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,898/2,067,246 = 2,067,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,898x = 2,067,246 × 2,067,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,898x = 4,273,506,024,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,273,506,024,516/958,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,456,684.68
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