Finding the Third Proportional to 974,370 and 2,125,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,370 and 2,125,806 is: 4,637,921.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,370 : 2,125,806 = 2,125,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,370/2,125,806 = 2,125,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,370x = 2,125,806 × 2,125,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,370x = 4,519,051,149,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,051,149,636/974,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,637,921.07
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