Finding the Third Proportional to 960,592 and 2,070,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,592 and 2,070,128 is: 4,461,238.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,592 : 2,070,128 = 2,070,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,592/2,070,128 = 2,070,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,592x = 2,070,128 × 2,070,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,592x = 4,285,429,936,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,285,429,936,384/960,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,461,238.42
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