Finding the Third Proportional to 960,702 and 2,063,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,702 and 2,063,863 is: 4,433,768.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,702 : 2,063,863 = 2,063,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,702/2,063,863 = 2,063,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,702x = 2,063,863 × 2,063,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,702x = 4,259,530,482,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,259,530,482,769/960,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,433,768.73
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