Finding the Third Proportional to 971,142 and 2,135,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,142 and 2,135,010 is: 4,693,719.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,142 : 2,135,010 = 2,135,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,142/2,135,010 = 2,135,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,142x = 2,135,010 × 2,135,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,142x = 4,558,267,700,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,558,267,700,100/971,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,693,719.04
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