Finding the Third Proportional to 971,280 and 2,060,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,280 and 2,060,910 is: 4,372,940.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,280 : 2,060,910 = 2,060,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,280/2,060,910 = 2,060,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,280x = 2,060,910 × 2,060,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,280x = 4,247,350,028,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,247,350,028,100/971,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,372,940.89
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