Finding the Third Proportional to 972,338 and 1,471,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 972,338 and 1,471,921 is: 2,228,187.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,338 : 1,471,921 = 1,471,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,338/1,471,921 = 1,471,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,338x = 1,471,921 × 1,471,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,338x = 2,166,551,430,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,166,551,430,241/972,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,228,187.55
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