Finding the Third Proportional to 959,944 and 2,062,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,944 and 2,062,346 is: 4,430,749.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,944 : 2,062,346 = 2,062,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,944/2,062,346 = 2,062,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,944x = 2,062,346 × 2,062,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,944x = 4,253,271,023,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,253,271,023,716/959,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,430,749.11
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