Finding the Third Proportional to 966,848 and 2,127,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,848 and 2,127,016 is: 4,679,326.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,848 : 2,127,016 = 2,127,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,848/2,127,016 = 2,127,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,848x = 2,127,016 × 2,127,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,848x = 4,524,197,064,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,524,197,064,256/966,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,679,326.08
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