Finding the Third Proportional to 969,912 and 2,107,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 969,912 and 2,107,706 is: 4,580,234.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
969,912 : 2,107,706 = 2,107,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
969,912/2,107,706 = 2,107,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
969,912x = 2,107,706 × 2,107,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
969,912x = 4,442,424,582,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,442,424,582,436/969,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,580,234.68
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