Finding the Third Proportional to 968,133 and 2,099,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,133 and 2,099,559 is: 4,553,246.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,133 : 2,099,559 = 2,099,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,133/2,099,559 = 2,099,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,133x = 2,099,559 × 2,099,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,133x = 4,408,147,994,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,408,147,994,481/968,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,553,246.29
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