Finding the Third Proportional to 959,946 and 2,062,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,946 and 2,062,350 is: 4,430,757.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,946 : 2,062,350 = 2,062,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,946/2,062,350 = 2,062,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,946x = 2,062,350 × 2,062,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,946x = 4,253,287,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,253,287,522,500/959,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,430,757.07
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