Finding the Third Proportional to 959,316 and 2,063,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,316 and 2,063,790 is: 4,439,860.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,316 : 2,063,790 = 2,063,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,316/2,063,790 = 2,063,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,316x = 2,063,790 × 2,063,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,316x = 4,259,229,164,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,229,164,100/959,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,860.45
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