Finding the Third Proportional to 966,054 and 2,118,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,054 and 2,118,731 is: 4,646,759.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,054 : 2,118,731 = 2,118,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,054/2,118,731 = 2,118,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,054x = 2,118,731 × 2,118,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,054x = 4,489,021,050,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,489,021,050,361/966,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,646,759.96
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