Finding the Third Proportional to 966,728 and 2,073,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,728 and 2,073,424 is: 4,447,049.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,728 : 2,073,424 = 2,073,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,728/2,073,424 = 2,073,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,728x = 2,073,424 × 2,073,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,728x = 4,299,087,083,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,087,083,776/966,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447,049.31
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