Finding the Third Proportional to 966,039 and 2,098,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,039 and 2,098,153 is: 4,557,006.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,039 : 2,098,153 = 2,098,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,039/2,098,153 = 2,098,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,039x = 2,098,153 × 2,098,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,039x = 4,402,246,011,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,402,246,011,409/966,039 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,557,006.51
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