Finding the Third Proportional to 966,864 and 2,073,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,864 and 2,073,618 is: 4,447,255.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,864 : 2,073,618 = 2,073,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,864/2,073,618 = 2,073,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,864x = 2,073,618 × 2,073,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,864x = 4,299,891,609,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,299,891,609,924/966,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,447,255.88
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