Finding the Third Proportional to 968,145 and 2,104,203.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,145 and 2,104,203.75 is: 4,573,357.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,145 : 2,104,203.75 = 2,104,203.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,145/2,104,203.75 = 2,104,203.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,145x = 2,104,203.75 × 2,104,203.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,145x = 4,427,673,421,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,427,673,421,514.06/968,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,573,357.73
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