Finding the Third Proportional to 962,960 and 2,080,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 962,960 and 2,080,104 is: 4,493,263.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
962,960 : 2,080,104 = 2,080,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
962,960/2,080,104 = 2,080,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
962,960x = 2,080,104 × 2,080,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
962,960x = 4,326,832,650,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,326,832,650,816/962,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,493,263.12
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