Finding the Third Proportional to 966,926 and 2,049,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,926 and 2,049,108 is: 4,342,466.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,926 : 2,049,108 = 2,049,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,926/2,049,108 = 2,049,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,926x = 2,049,108 × 2,049,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,926x = 4,198,843,595,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,198,843,595,664/966,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,342,466.33
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