Finding the Third Proportional to 976,674 and 2,028,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 976,674 and 2,028,198 is: 4,211,832.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,674 : 2,028,198 = 2,028,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,674/2,028,198 = 2,028,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,674x = 2,028,198 × 2,028,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,674x = 4,113,587,127,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,113,587,127,204/976,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,211,832.33
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