Finding the Third Proportional to 973,566 and 2,130,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,566 and 2,130,363 is: 4,661,673.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,566 : 2,130,363 = 2,130,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,566/2,130,363 = 2,130,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,566x = 2,130,363 × 2,130,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,566x = 4,538,446,511,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,538,446,511,769/973,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,661,673.18
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