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Finding the Third Proportional to 966,069 and 2,098,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 966,069 and 2,098,249 is: 4,557,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966,069 : 2,098,249 = 2,098,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966,069/2,098,249 = 2,098,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966,069x = 2,098,249 × 2,098,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966,069x = 4,402,648,866,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,648,866,001/966,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557,282.00

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