Finding the Third Proportional to 965,931.50 and 2,097,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 965,931.50 and 2,097,791 is: 4,555,941.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965,931.50 : 2,097,791 = 2,097,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965,931.50/2,097,791 = 2,097,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965,931.50x = 2,097,791 × 2,097,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965,931.50x = 4,400,727,079,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,400,727,079,681/965,931.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,555,941.16
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