Finding the Third Proportional to 962,944 and 2,086,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,944 and 2,086,592 is: 4,521,411.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,944 : 2,086,592 = 2,086,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,944/2,086,592 = 2,086,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,944x = 2,086,592 × 2,086,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,944x = 4,353,866,174,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,353,866,174,464/962,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,521,411.60
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