Finding the Third Proportional to 960,360 and 2,060,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,360 and 2,060,688 is: 4,421,711.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,360 : 2,060,688 = 2,060,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,360/2,060,688 = 2,060,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,360x = 2,060,688 × 2,060,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,360x = 4,246,435,033,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,246,435,033,344/960,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,421,711.68
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