Finding the Third Proportional to 966,942 and 2,013,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,942 and 2,013,348 is: 4,192,154.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,942 : 2,013,348 = 2,013,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,942/2,013,348 = 2,013,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,942x = 2,013,348 × 2,013,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,942x = 4,053,570,169,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,053,570,169,104/966,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,192,154.41
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