Finding the Third Proportional to 962,083 and 2,091,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,083 and 2,091,621 is: 4,547,298.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,083 : 2,091,621 = 2,091,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,083/2,091,621 = 2,091,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,083x = 2,091,621 × 2,091,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,083x = 4,374,878,407,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,374,878,407,641/962,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,547,298.32
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