Finding the Third Proportional to 966,198 and 2,098,881.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,198 and 2,098,881.75 is: 4,559,422.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,198 : 2,098,881.75 = 2,098,881.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,198/2,098,881.75 = 2,098,881.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,198x = 2,098,881.75 × 2,098,881.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,198x = 4,405,304,600,483.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,304,600,483.06/966,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,559,422.19
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