Finding the Third Proportional to 966,469 and 2,011,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,469 and 2,011,452 is: 4,186,310.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,469 : 2,011,452 = 2,011,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,469/2,011,452 = 2,011,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,469x = 2,011,452 × 2,011,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,469x = 4,045,939,148,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,045,939,148,304/966,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,186,310.32
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