Finding the Third Proportional to 960,556 and 2,070,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,556 and 2,070,080 is: 4,461,198.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,556 : 2,070,080 = 2,070,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,556/2,070,080 = 2,070,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,556x = 2,070,080 × 2,070,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,556x = 4,285,231,206,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,285,231,206,400/960,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,461,198.73
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