Finding the Third Proportional to 962,208 and 2,088,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,208 and 2,088,328 is: 4,532,402.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,208 : 2,088,328 = 2,088,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,208/2,088,328 = 2,088,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,208x = 2,088,328 × 2,088,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,208x = 4,361,113,835,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,361,113,835,584/962,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,532,402.39
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