Finding the Third Proportional to 971,244 and 2,135,218.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,244 and 2,135,218.50 is: 4,694,142.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,244 : 2,135,218.50 = 2,135,218.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,244/2,135,218.50 = 2,135,218.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,244x = 2,135,218.50 × 2,135,218.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,244x = 4,559,158,042,742.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,559,158,042,742.25/971,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,694,142.81
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