Finding the Third Proportional to 971,314.50 and 1,470,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,314.50 and 1,470,519 is: 2,226,288.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,314.50 : 1,470,519 = 1,470,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,314.50/1,470,519 = 1,470,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,314.50x = 1,470,519 × 1,470,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,314.50x = 2,162,426,129,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,162,426,129,361/971,314.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,288.32
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