Finding the Third Proportional to 960,780 and 2,226,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,780 and 2,226,558 is: 5,159,933.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,780 : 2,226,558 = 2,226,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,780/2,226,558 = 2,226,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,780x = 2,226,558 × 2,226,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,780x = 4,957,560,527,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,957,560,527,364/960,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,159,933.10
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