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Finding the Third Proportional to 974,682 and 2,137,682.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 974,682 and 2,137,682.25 is: 4,688,385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974,682 : 2,137,682.25 = 2,137,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974,682/2,137,682.25 = 2,137,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974,682x = 2,137,682.25 × 2,137,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974,682x = 4,569,685,401,965.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,685,401,965.06/974,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688,385.96

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