Finding the Third Proportional to 971,142.50 and 2,135,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,142.50 and 2,135,011 is: 4,693,721.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,142.50 : 2,135,011 = 2,135,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,142.50/2,135,011 = 2,135,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,142.50x = 2,135,011 × 2,135,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,142.50x = 4,558,271,970,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,558,271,970,121/971,142.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,693,721.02
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