Finding the Third Proportional to 966,048 and 2,118,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,048 and 2,118,720 is: 4,646,740.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,048 : 2,118,720 = 2,118,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,048/2,118,720 = 2,118,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,048x = 2,118,720 × 2,118,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,048x = 4,488,974,438,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,488,974,438,400/966,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,646,740.57
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