Finding the Third Proportional to 971,156 and 2,135,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,156 and 2,135,020 is: 4,693,695.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,156 : 2,135,020 = 2,135,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,156/2,135,020 = 2,135,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,156x = 2,135,020 × 2,135,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,156x = 4,558,310,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,558,310,400,400/971,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,693,695.35
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