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Finding the Third Proportional to 962,711 and 2,062,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 962,711 and 2,062,050 is: 4,416,746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,711 : 2,062,050 = 2,062,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,711/2,062,050 = 2,062,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,711x = 2,062,050 × 2,062,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,711x = 4,252,050,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,050,202,500/962,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416,746.25

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