Finding the Third Proportional to 965,772 and 2,099,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 965,772 and 2,099,464 is: 4,563,964.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965,772 : 2,099,464 = 2,099,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965,772/2,099,464 = 2,099,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965,772x = 2,099,464 × 2,099,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965,772x = 4,407,749,087,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,407,749,087,296/965,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,563,964.46
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