Finding the Third Proportional to 966,392 and 2,098,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,392 and 2,098,861 is: 4,558,416.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,392 : 2,098,861 = 2,098,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,392/2,098,861 = 2,098,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,392x = 2,098,861 × 2,098,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,392x = 4,405,217,497,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,405,217,497,321/966,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,558,416.77
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