Finding the Third Proportional to 966,748 and 2,073,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,748 and 2,073,464 is: 4,447,128.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,748 : 2,073,464 = 2,073,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,748/2,073,464 = 2,073,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,748x = 2,073,464 × 2,073,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,748x = 4,299,252,959,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,252,959,296/966,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447,128.89
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