Finding the Third Proportional to 971,194 and 1,470,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,194 and 1,470,336 is: 2,226,010.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,194 : 1,470,336 = 1,470,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,194/1,470,336 = 1,470,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,194x = 1,470,336 × 1,470,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,194x = 2,161,887,952,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,161,887,952,896/971,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,010.41
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