Finding the Third Proportional to 966,044 and 2,118,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,044 and 2,118,712 is: 4,646,724.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,044 : 2,118,712 = 2,118,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,044/2,118,712 = 2,118,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,044x = 2,118,712 × 2,118,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,044x = 4,488,940,538,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,488,940,538,944/966,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,646,724.72
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