Finding the Third Proportional to 966,722 and 2,073,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,722 and 2,073,408 is: 4,447,008.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,722 : 2,073,408 = 2,073,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,722/2,073,408 = 2,073,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,722x = 2,073,408 × 2,073,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,722x = 4,299,020,734,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,020,734,464/966,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447,008.28
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