Finding the Third Proportional to 970,284 and 1,475,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 970,284 and 1,475,010 is: 2,242,286.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
970,284 : 1,475,010 = 1,475,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
970,284/1,475,010 = 1,475,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
970,284x = 1,475,010 × 1,475,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
970,284x = 2,175,654,500,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,175,654,500,100/970,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,242,286.28
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