Finding the Third Proportional to 976,863 and 2,082,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 976,863 and 2,082,759 is: 4,440,627.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976,863 : 2,082,759 = 2,082,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976,863/2,082,759 = 2,082,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976,863x = 2,082,759 × 2,082,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976,863x = 4,337,885,052,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,337,885,052,081/976,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,440,627.86
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