Finding the Third Proportional to 966,960 and 2,094,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,960 and 2,094,624 is: 4,537,364.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,960 : 2,094,624 = 2,094,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,960/2,094,624 = 2,094,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,960x = 2,094,624 × 2,094,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,960x = 4,387,449,701,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,387,449,701,376/966,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,537,364.22
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