Finding the Third Proportional to 960,341 and 2,060,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,341 and 2,060,650 is: 4,421,636.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,341 : 2,060,650 = 2,060,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,341/2,060,650 = 2,060,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,341x = 2,060,650 × 2,060,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,341x = 4,246,278,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,246,278,422,500/960,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,421,636.09
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