Finding the Third Proportional to 974,868 and 2,103,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,868 and 2,103,873 is: 4,540,390.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,868 : 2,103,873 = 2,103,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,868/2,103,873 = 2,103,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,868x = 2,103,873 × 2,103,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,868x = 4,426,281,600,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,426,281,600,129/974,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,540,390.70
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