Finding the Third Proportional to 972,374 and 2,120,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 972,374 and 2,120,192 is: 4,622,927.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
972,374 : 2,120,192 = 2,120,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
972,374/2,120,192 = 2,120,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
972,374x = 2,120,192 × 2,120,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
972,374x = 4,495,214,116,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,495,214,116,864/972,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,622,927.10
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