Finding the Third Proportional to 977,514 and 2,044,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,514 and 2,044,356 is: 4,275,531.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,514 : 2,044,356 = 2,044,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,514/2,044,356 = 2,044,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,514x = 2,044,356 × 2,044,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,514x = 4,179,391,454,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,179,391,454,736/977,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,275,531.05
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