Finding the Third Proportional to 969,886 and 2,107,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 969,886 and 2,107,652 is: 4,580,122.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
969,886 : 2,107,652 = 2,107,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
969,886/2,107,652 = 2,107,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
969,886x = 2,107,652 × 2,107,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
969,886x = 4,442,196,953,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,442,196,953,104/969,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,580,122.77
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