Finding the Third Proportional to 975,826 and 2,114,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 975,826 and 2,114,552 is: 4,582,097.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975,826 : 2,114,552 = 2,114,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975,826/2,114,552 = 2,114,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975,826x = 2,114,552 × 2,114,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975,826x = 4,471,330,160,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,471,330,160,704/975,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,582,097.79
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