Finding the Third Proportional to 959,472 and 2,068,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,472 and 2,068,416 is: 4,459,061.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,472 : 2,068,416 = 2,068,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,472/2,068,416 = 2,068,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,472x = 2,068,416 × 2,068,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,472x = 4,278,344,749,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,278,344,749,056/959,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,061.60
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