Finding the Third Proportional to 966,214 and 2,098,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,214 and 2,098,914 is: 4,559,486.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,214 : 2,098,914 = 2,098,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,214/2,098,914 = 2,098,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,214x = 2,098,914 × 2,098,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,214x = 4,405,439,979,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,439,979,396/966,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,559,486.80
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