Finding the Third Proportional to 964,278 and 2,073,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 964,278 and 2,073,681 is: 4,459,453.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964,278 : 2,073,681 = 2,073,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964,278/2,073,681 = 2,073,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964,278x = 2,073,681 × 2,073,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964,278x = 4,300,152,889,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,300,152,889,761/964,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,459,453.49
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