Finding the Third Proportional to 966,276 and 2,049,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,276 and 2,049,480 is: 4,346,965.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,276 : 2,049,480 = 2,049,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,276/2,049,480 = 2,049,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,276x = 2,049,480 × 2,049,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,276x = 4,200,368,270,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,200,368,270,400/966,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,346,965.33
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