Finding the Third Proportional to 971,289 and 2,060,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,289 and 2,060,928 is: 4,372,976.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,289 : 2,060,928 = 2,060,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,289/2,060,928 = 2,060,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,289x = 2,060,928 × 2,060,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,289x = 4,247,424,221,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,247,424,221,184/971,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,372,976.76
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