Finding the Third Proportional to 971,682 and 2,134,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,682 and 2,134,668 is: 4,689,607.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,682 : 2,134,668 = 2,134,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,682/2,134,668 = 2,134,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,682x = 2,134,668 × 2,134,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,682x = 4,556,807,470,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,556,807,470,224/971,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,689,607.78
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