Finding the Third Proportional to 962,784 and 2,054,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,784 and 2,054,400 is: 4,383,703.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,784 : 2,054,400 = 2,054,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,784/2,054,400 = 2,054,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,784x = 2,054,400 × 2,054,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,784x = 4,220,559,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,220,559,360,000/962,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,383,703.26
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