Finding the Third Proportional to 974,750 and 2,173,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,750 and 2,173,624 is: 4,847,028.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,750 : 2,173,624 = 2,173,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,750/2,173,624 = 2,173,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,750x = 2,173,624 × 2,173,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,750x = 4,724,641,293,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,724,641,293,376/974,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,847,028.77
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