Finding the Third Proportional to 960,834 and 2,224,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 960,834 and 2,224,092 is: 5,148,220.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
960,834 : 2,224,092 = 2,224,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
960,834/2,224,092 = 2,224,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
960,834x = 2,224,092 × 2,224,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
960,834x = 4,946,585,224,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,946,585,224,464/960,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,148,220.43
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