Finding the Third Proportional to 977,268 and 2,102,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,268 and 2,102,280 is: 4,522,384.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,268 : 2,102,280 = 2,102,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,268/2,102,280 = 2,102,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,268x = 2,102,280 × 2,102,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,268x = 4,419,581,198,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,419,581,198,400/977,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,522,384.03
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