Finding the Third Proportional to 967,387 and 2,248,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,387 and 2,248,610 is: 5,226,705.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,387 : 2,248,610 = 2,248,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,387/2,248,610 = 2,248,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,387x = 2,248,610 × 2,248,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,387x = 5,056,246,932,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,056,246,932,100/967,387 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,226,705.48
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