Finding the Third Proportional to 960,546 and 2,070,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,546 and 2,070,060 is: 4,461,158.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,546 : 2,070,060 = 2,070,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,546/2,070,060 = 2,070,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,546x = 2,070,060 × 2,070,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,546x = 4,285,148,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,285,148,403,600/960,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,461,158.97
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