Finding the Third Proportional to 968,316 and 2,127,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,316 and 2,127,724 is: 4,675,342.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,316 : 2,127,724 = 2,127,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,316/2,127,724 = 2,127,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,316x = 2,127,724 × 2,127,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,316x = 4,527,209,420,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,527,209,420,176/968,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,675,342.99
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