Finding the Third Proportional to 973,998 and 2,134,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 973,998 and 2,134,794 is: 4,679,009.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
973,998 : 2,134,794 = 2,134,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
973,998/2,134,794 = 2,134,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
973,998x = 2,134,794 × 2,134,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
973,998x = 4,557,345,422,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,557,345,422,436/973,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,679,009.01
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