Finding the Third Proportional to 963,342 and 2,117,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,342 and 2,117,376 is: 4,653,883.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,342 : 2,117,376 = 2,117,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,342/2,117,376 = 2,117,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,342x = 2,117,376 × 2,117,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,342x = 4,483,281,125,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,483,281,125,376/963,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,653,883.17
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