Finding the Third Proportional to 960,336 and 2,060,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,336 and 2,060,640 is: 4,421,616.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,336 : 2,060,640 = 2,060,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,336/2,060,640 = 2,060,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,336x = 2,060,640 × 2,060,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,336x = 4,246,237,209,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,246,237,209,600/960,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,421,616.19
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