Finding the Third Proportional to 959,950 and 2,062,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 959,950 and 2,062,356 is: 4,430,764.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959,950 : 2,062,356 = 2,062,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959,950/2,062,356 = 2,062,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959,950x = 2,062,356 × 2,062,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959,950x = 4,253,312,270,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,253,312,270,736/959,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,430,764.38
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