Finding the Third Proportional to 966,964 and 2,100,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,964 and 2,100,032 is: 4,560,805.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,964 : 2,100,032 = 2,100,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,964/2,100,032 = 2,100,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,964x = 2,100,032 × 2,100,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,964x = 4,410,134,401,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,410,134,401,024/966,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,560,805.16
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