Finding the Third Proportional to 976,416 and 2,057,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 976,416 and 2,057,808 is: 4,336,854.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,416 : 2,057,808 = 2,057,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,416/2,057,808 = 2,057,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,416x = 2,057,808 × 2,057,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,416x = 4,234,573,764,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,234,573,764,864/976,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,336,854.13
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