Finding the Third Proportional to 966,832 and 2,073,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,832 and 2,073,560 is: 4,447,154.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,832 : 2,073,560 = 2,073,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,832/2,073,560 = 2,073,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,832x = 2,073,560 × 2,073,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,832x = 4,299,651,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,651,073,600/966,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447,154.29
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