Finding the Third Proportional to 977,581 and 2,044,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,581 and 2,044,542 is: 4,276,015.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,581 : 2,044,542 = 2,044,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,581/2,044,542 = 2,044,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,581x = 2,044,542 × 2,044,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,581x = 4,180,151,989,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,180,151,989,764/977,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,276,015.99
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