Finding the Third Proportional to 962,130 and 2,076,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,130 and 2,076,801 is: 4,482,868.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,130 : 2,076,801 = 2,076,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,130/2,076,801 = 2,076,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,130x = 2,076,801 × 2,076,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,130x = 4,313,102,393,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,313,102,393,601/962,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,482,868.63
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