Finding the Third Proportional to 967,428 and 2,014,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 967,428 and 2,014,254 is: 4,193,820.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
967,428 : 2,014,254 = 2,014,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
967,428/2,014,254 = 2,014,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
967,428x = 2,014,254 × 2,014,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
967,428x = 4,057,219,176,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,057,219,176,516/967,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,193,820.29
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