Finding the Third Proportional to 962,214 and 2,088,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,214 and 2,088,340 is: 4,532,426.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,214 : 2,088,340 = 2,088,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,214/2,088,340 = 2,088,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,214x = 2,088,340 × 2,088,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,214x = 4,361,163,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,361,163,955,600/962,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,532,426.21
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