Finding the Third Proportional to 974,369 and 2,125,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,369 and 2,125,804 is: 4,637,917.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,369 : 2,125,804 = 2,125,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,369/2,125,804 = 2,125,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,369x = 2,125,804 × 2,125,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,369x = 4,519,042,646,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,042,646,416/974,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,637,917.10
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