Finding the Third Proportional to 971,312 and 2,060,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,312 and 2,060,983 is: 4,373,106.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,312 : 2,060,983 = 2,060,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,312/2,060,983 = 2,060,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,312x = 2,060,983 × 2,060,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,312x = 4,247,650,926,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,247,650,926,289/971,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,373,106.61
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