Finding the Third Proportional to 968,152 and 2,104,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,152 and 2,104,220 is: 4,573,395.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,152 : 2,104,220 = 2,104,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,152/2,104,220 = 2,104,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,152x = 2,104,220 × 2,104,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,152x = 4,427,741,808,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,427,741,808,400/968,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,573,395.30
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