Finding the Third Proportional to 963,828 and 2,036,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 963,828 and 2,036,160 is: 4,301,542.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963,828 : 2,036,160 = 2,036,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963,828/2,036,160 = 2,036,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963,828x = 2,036,160 × 2,036,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963,828x = 4,145,947,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,145,947,545,600/963,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,301,542.96
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