Finding the Third Proportional to 961,722 and 2,052,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 961,722 and 2,052,160 is: 4,378,979.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
961,722 : 2,052,160 = 2,052,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
961,722/2,052,160 = 2,052,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
961,722x = 2,052,160 × 2,052,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
961,722x = 4,211,360,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,211,360,665,600/961,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,378,979.23
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