Finding the Third Proportional to 971,692 and 2,134,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,692 and 2,134,688 is: 4,689,647.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,692 : 2,134,688 = 2,134,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,692/2,134,688 = 2,134,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,692x = 2,134,688 × 2,134,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,692x = 4,556,892,857,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,556,892,857,344/971,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,689,647.40
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