Finding the Third Proportional to 968,121 and 2,104,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,121 and 2,104,155 is: 4,573,259.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,121 : 2,104,155 = 2,104,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,121/2,104,155 = 2,104,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,121x = 2,104,155 × 2,104,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,121x = 4,427,468,264,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,427,468,264,025/968,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,573,259.19
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