Finding the Third Proportional to 959,388 and 2,049,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,388 and 2,049,888 is: 4,379,918.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,388 : 2,049,888 = 2,049,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,388/2,049,888 = 2,049,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,388x = 2,049,888 × 2,049,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,388x = 4,202,040,812,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,202,040,812,544/959,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,379,918.04
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