Finding the Third Proportional to 966,936 and 2,094,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,936 and 2,094,576 is: 4,537,268.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,936 : 2,094,576 = 2,094,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,936/2,094,576 = 2,094,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,936x = 2,094,576 × 2,094,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,936x = 4,387,248,619,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,387,248,619,776/966,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,537,268.88
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