Finding the Third Proportional to 971,290 and 2,060,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,290 and 2,060,930 is: 4,372,980.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,290 : 2,060,930 = 2,060,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,290/2,060,930 = 2,060,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,290x = 2,060,930 × 2,060,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,290x = 4,247,432,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,247,432,464,900/971,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,372,980.74
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