Finding the Third Proportional to 965,996 and 2,122,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 965,996 and 2,122,288 is: 4,662,655.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
965,996 : 2,122,288 = 2,122,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
965,996/2,122,288 = 2,122,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
965,996x = 2,122,288 × 2,122,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
965,996x = 4,504,106,354,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,504,106,354,944/965,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,662,655.29
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