Finding the Third Proportional to 971,136 and 2,119,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,136 and 2,119,392 is: 4,625,327.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,136 : 2,119,392 = 2,119,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,136/2,119,392 = 2,119,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,136x = 2,119,392 × 2,119,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,136x = 4,491,822,449,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,491,822,449,664/971,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,625,327.91
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