Finding the Third Proportional to 976,692 and 2,028,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 976,692 and 2,028,240 is: 4,211,929.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,692 : 2,028,240 = 2,028,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,692/2,028,240 = 2,028,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,692x = 2,028,240 × 2,028,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,692x = 4,113,757,497,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,113,757,497,600/976,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,211,929.14
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