Finding the Third Proportional to 962,820 and 2,088,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,820 and 2,088,936 is: 4,532,159.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,820 : 2,088,936 = 2,088,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,820/2,088,936 = 2,088,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,820x = 2,088,936 × 2,088,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,820x = 4,363,653,612,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,363,653,612,096/962,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,532,159.29
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