Finding the Third Proportional to 966,619.83 and 2,119,151.74
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,619.83 and 2,119,151.74 is: 4,645,884.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,619.83 : 2,119,151.74 = 2,119,151.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,619.83/2,119,151.74 = 2,119,151.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,619.83x = 2,119,151.74 × 2,119,151.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,619.83x = 4,490,804,106,416.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,490,804,106,416.74/966,619.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,645,884.53
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