Finding the Third Proportional to 973,683 and 2,118,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,683 and 2,118,795 is: 4,610,630.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,683 : 2,118,795 = 2,118,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,683/2,118,795 = 2,118,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,683x = 2,118,795 × 2,118,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,683x = 4,489,292,252,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,489,292,252,025/973,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,610,630.21
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