Finding the Third Proportional to 974,328 and 2,125,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,328 and 2,125,254 is: 4,635,712.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,328 : 2,125,254 = 2,125,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,328/2,125,254 = 2,125,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,328x = 2,125,254 × 2,125,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,328x = 4,516,704,564,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,516,704,564,516/974,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,635,712.58
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