Finding the Third Proportional to 960,468 and 2,060,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,468 and 2,060,892 is: 4,422,089.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,468 : 2,060,892 = 2,060,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,468/2,060,892 = 2,060,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,468x = 2,060,892 × 2,060,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,468x = 4,247,275,835,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,247,275,835,664/960,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,422,089.89
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