Finding the Third Proportional to 959,318 and 2,063,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,318 and 2,063,794 is: 4,439,868.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,318 : 2,063,794 = 2,063,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,318/2,063,794 = 2,063,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,318x = 2,063,794 × 2,063,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,318x = 4,259,245,674,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,245,674,436/959,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,439,868.40
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