Finding the Third Proportional to 960,012 and 2,100,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,012 and 2,100,816 is: 4,597,263.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,012 : 2,100,816 = 2,100,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,012/2,100,816 = 2,100,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,012x = 2,100,816 × 2,100,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,012x = 4,413,427,865,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,413,427,865,856/960,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,597,263.23
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