Finding the Third Proportional to 959,253 and 2,072,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,253 and 2,072,202 is: 4,476,421.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,253 : 2,072,202 = 2,072,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,253/2,072,202 = 2,072,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,253x = 2,072,202 × 2,072,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,253x = 4,294,021,128,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,294,021,128,804/959,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,476,421.89
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