Finding the Third Proportional to 959,694 and 2,100,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,694 and 2,100,180 is: 4,596,002.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,694 : 2,100,180 = 2,100,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,694/2,100,180 = 2,100,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,694x = 2,100,180 × 2,100,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,694x = 4,410,756,032,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,756,032,400/959,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,596,002.51
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