Finding the Third Proportional to 973,074 and 2,137,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,074 and 2,137,956 is: 4,697,336.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,074 : 2,137,956 = 2,137,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,074/2,137,956 = 2,137,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,074x = 2,137,956 × 2,137,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,074x = 4,570,855,857,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,570,855,857,936/973,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,697,336.34
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