Finding the Third Proportional to 973,966 and 2,125,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,966 and 2,125,070 is: 4,636,632.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,966 : 2,125,070 = 2,125,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,966/2,125,070 = 2,125,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,966x = 2,125,070 × 2,125,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,966x = 4,515,922,504,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,515,922,504,900/973,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,636,632.60
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