Finding the Third Proportional to 958,952 and 2,067,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 958,952 and 2,067,352 is: 4,456,890.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958,952 : 2,067,352 = 2,067,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958,952/2,067,352 = 2,067,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958,952x = 2,067,352 × 2,067,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958,952x = 4,273,944,291,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,273,944,291,904/958,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,456,890.74
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