Finding the Third Proportional to 966,868 and 2,125,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,868 and 2,125,160 is: 4,671,066.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,868 : 2,125,160 = 2,125,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,868/2,125,160 = 2,125,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,868x = 2,125,160 × 2,125,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,868x = 4,516,305,025,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,516,305,025,600/966,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,671,066.81
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