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