Finding the Third Proportional to 960,248 and 2,069,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,248 and 2,069,366 is: 4,459,551.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,248 : 2,069,366 = 2,069,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,248/2,069,366 = 2,069,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,248x = 2,069,366 × 2,069,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,248x = 4,282,275,641,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,282,275,641,956/960,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,551.74
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