Finding the Third Proportional to 966,606 and 2,099,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,606 and 2,099,352 is: 4,559,540.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,606 : 2,099,352 = 2,099,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,606/2,099,352 = 2,099,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,606x = 2,099,352 × 2,099,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,606x = 4,407,278,819,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,407,278,819,904/966,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,559,540.10
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