Finding the Third Proportional to 959,738 and 2,221,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,738 and 2,221,841 is: 5,143,671.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,738 : 2,221,841 = 2,221,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,738/2,221,841 = 2,221,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,738x = 2,221,841 × 2,221,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,738x = 4,936,577,429,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,936,577,429,281/959,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,143,671.95
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