Finding the Third Proportional to 966,846 and 2,073,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,846 and 2,073,612 is: 4,447,312.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,846 : 2,073,612 = 2,073,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,846/2,073,612 = 2,073,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,846x = 2,073,612 × 2,073,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,846x = 4,299,866,726,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,866,726,544/966,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447,312.94
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