Finding the Third Proportional to 977,270 and 2,102,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,270 and 2,102,284 is: 4,522,391.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,270 : 2,102,284 = 2,102,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,270/2,102,284 = 2,102,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,270x = 2,102,284 × 2,102,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,270x = 4,419,598,016,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,419,598,016,656/977,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,522,391.99
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