Finding the Third Proportional to 960,246 and 2,069,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,246 and 2,069,360 is: 4,459,535.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,246 : 2,069,360 = 2,069,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,246/2,069,360 = 2,069,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,246x = 2,069,360 × 2,069,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,246x = 4,282,250,809,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,282,250,809,600/960,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,535.17
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