Finding the Third Proportional to 969,145 and 2,130,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 969,145 and 2,130,817 is: 4,684,934.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
969,145 : 2,130,817 = 2,130,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
969,145/2,130,817 = 2,130,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
969,145x = 2,130,817 × 2,130,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
969,145x = 4,540,381,087,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,540,381,087,489/969,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,684,934.75
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