Finding the Third Proportional to 962,512 and 2,091,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,512 and 2,091,296 is: 4,543,859.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,512 : 2,091,296 = 2,091,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,512/2,091,296 = 2,091,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,512x = 2,091,296 × 2,091,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,512x = 4,373,518,959,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,373,518,959,616/962,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,543,859.15
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