Finding the Third Proportional to 962,109 and 2,104,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,109 and 2,104,650 is: 4,604,001.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,109 : 2,104,650 = 2,104,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,109/2,104,650 = 2,104,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,109x = 2,104,650 × 2,104,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,109x = 4,429,551,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,429,551,622,500/962,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,604,001.86
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