Finding the Third Proportional to 971,690 and 2,134,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,690 and 2,134,684 is: 4,689,639.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,690 : 2,134,684 = 2,134,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,690/2,134,684 = 2,134,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,690x = 2,134,684 × 2,134,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,690x = 4,556,875,779,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,556,875,779,856/971,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,689,639.47
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