Finding the Third Proportional to 966,226 and 2,098,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,226 and 2,098,940 is: 4,559,543.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,226 : 2,098,940 = 2,098,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,226/2,098,940 = 2,098,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,226x = 2,098,940 × 2,098,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,226x = 4,405,549,123,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,549,123,600/966,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,559,543.13
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