Finding the Third Proportional to 966,672 and 2,073,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,672 and 2,073,312 is: 4,446,826.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,672 : 2,073,312 = 2,073,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,672/2,073,312 = 2,073,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,672x = 2,073,312 × 2,073,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,672x = 4,298,622,649,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,298,622,649,344/966,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,446,826.48
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