Finding the Third Proportional to 959,679 and 2,052,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,679 and 2,052,198 is: 4,388,463.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,679 : 2,052,198 = 2,052,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,679/2,052,198 = 2,052,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,679x = 2,052,198 × 2,052,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,679x = 4,211,516,631,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,211,516,631,204/959,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,388,463.88
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