Finding the Third Proportional to 976,698 and 2,028,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 976,698 and 2,028,252 is: 4,211,953.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,698 : 2,028,252 = 2,028,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,698/2,028,252 = 2,028,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,698x = 2,028,252 × 2,028,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,698x = 4,113,806,175,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,113,806,175,504/976,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,211,953.11
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