Finding the Third Proportional to 959,751 and 2,073,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,751 and 2,073,414 is: 4,479,334.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,751 : 2,073,414 = 2,073,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,751/2,073,414 = 2,073,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,751x = 2,073,414 × 2,073,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,751x = 4,299,045,615,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,045,615,396/959,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,479,334.34
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