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Finding the Third Proportional to 968,171 and 2,104,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 968,171 and 2,104,252 is: 4,573,444.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968,171 : 2,104,252 = 2,104,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968,171/2,104,252 = 2,104,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968,171x = 2,104,252 × 2,104,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968,171x = 4,427,876,479,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,876,479,504/968,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573,444.65

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