Finding the Third Proportional to 967,385 and 2,248,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,385 and 2,248,605 is: 5,226,693.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,385 : 2,248,605 = 2,248,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,385/2,248,605 = 2,248,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,385x = 2,248,605 × 2,248,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,385x = 5,056,224,446,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,056,224,446,025/967,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,226,693.04
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