Finding the Third Proportional to 966,210 and 2,098,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,210 and 2,098,908 is: 4,559,479.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,210 : 2,098,908 = 2,098,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,210/2,098,908 = 2,098,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,210x = 2,098,908 × 2,098,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,210x = 4,405,414,792,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,414,792,464/966,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,559,479.61
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