Finding the Third Proportional to 975,962 and 2,076,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 975,962 and 2,076,340 is: 4,417,372.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975,962 : 2,076,340 = 2,076,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975,962/2,076,340 = 2,076,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975,962x = 2,076,340 × 2,076,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975,962x = 4,311,187,795,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,311,187,795,600/975,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,417,372.60
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