Finding the Third Proportional to 968,296 and 2,250,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,296 and 2,250,100 is: 5,228,721.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,296 : 2,250,100 = 2,250,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,296/2,250,100 = 2,250,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,296x = 2,250,100 × 2,250,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,296x = 5,062,950,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,062,950,010,000/968,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,228,721.39
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