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Finding the Third Proportional to 962,126 and 2,078,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 962,126 and 2,078,422 is: 4,489,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,126 : 2,078,422 = 2,078,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,126/2,078,422 = 2,078,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,126x = 2,078,422 × 2,078,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,126x = 4,319,838,010,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,838,010,084/962,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489,888.03

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