Finding the Third Proportional to 971,951 and 2,159,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 971,951 and 2,159,624 is: 4,798,570.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
971,951 : 2,159,624 = 2,159,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
971,951/2,159,624 = 2,159,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
971,951x = 2,159,624 × 2,159,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
971,951x = 4,663,975,821,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,663,975,821,376/971,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,798,570.94
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