Finding the Third Proportional to 968,190 and 1,421,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,190 and 1,421,181 is: 2,086,114.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,190 : 1,421,181 = 1,421,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,190/1,421,181 = 1,421,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,190x = 1,421,181 × 1,421,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,190x = 2,019,755,434,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,019,755,434,761/968,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,086,114.74
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